An Alert and Oriented Patient, Who Is to Provide a Sputum

question 207

Multiple Choice

An alert and oriented patient, who is to provide a sputum specimen for cytology, has been unable to produce a specimen.A nurse has an order to obtain the specimen by tracheal suction with an in-line trap.Which precaution should the nurse observe when performing this procedure?

• A)Apply suction for no longer than 10 to 15 seconds.
• B)Maintain suction while withdrawing the suction catheter.
• C)Place the patient in a supine position.
• D)Turn off the oxygen for at least 5 minutes prior to suctioning.

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Definitions:

Imminent Battery

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Assault

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