After Repeated Nasotracheal Suctioning Over 2 Days, a Patient with Retained

question 83

Multiple Choice

After repeated nasotracheal suctioning over 2 days, a patient with retained secretions develops minor bleeding through the nose. Which of the following actions would you recommend?

• A) Perform a tracheotomy for better access to the lower airway.
• B) Discontinue nasotracheal suctioning for 48 hr and reassess.
• C) Stop the bleeding and use a nasopharyngeal airway for access.
• D) Orally intubate the patient for better access to the lower airway.

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