A Client Requires Nasopharyngeal Suctioning

question 42

Multiple Choice

A client requires nasopharyngeal suctioning.To ensure the suction catheter is properly placed,the nurse should do which of the following?

• A)Ensure a sterile suction set is available at the client's bedside.
• B)Check the function of the suction device before beginning the procedure.
• C)Use the estimated distance from the tip of the client's nose to the earlobe,and grasp catheter at this point.
• D)Advance the catheter gently until resistance is met,and continue rotating the catheter until secretions are obtained.

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