Which Procedure Can the Nurse Safely Delegate to the Certified

question 4

Multiple Choice

Which procedure can the nurse safely delegate to the certified nursing assistant who is knowledgeable and experienced in the procedure?

• A) Suctioning the newly placed tracheostomy tube
• B) Suctioning the endotracheal tube
• C) Suctioning the laryngopharynx
• D) Suctioning the oropharynx

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Lineation

A linear arrangement of textural or structural features in rock, often indicative of the flow or movement direction during formation.

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