The Nurse Identifies That the Client Is Unable to Cough

question 32

Multiple Choice

The nurse identifies that the client is unable to cough to produce a sputum specimen,and the client's secretions must be suctioned.Which suctioning route is preferred for obtaining this specimen?

• A) Nasopharyngeal
• B) Nasotracheal
• C) Oropharyngeal
• D) Orotracheal

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