During a Closed Suctioning Procedure,the Patient's Heart Rate Changes from 95

question 32

Multiple Choice

During a closed suctioning procedure,the patient's heart rate changes from 95 beats/min to 58 beats/min.The respiratory therapist should take what immediate action?

• A) Continue the procedure until secretions are removed.
• B) Stop the procedure and switch to the open suctioning method.
• C) Stop the procedure and use the ventilator to hyperoxygenate the patient with 100% oxygen.
• D) Remove the patient from the ventilator and ventilate the person with a resuscitator bag.

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