The Client Has Supplemental Oxygen in Place and Requires Suctioning

question 45

Multiple Choice

The client has supplemental oxygen in place and requires suctioning to remove excess secretions from the airway.To promote maximum oxygenation,an appropriate action by the nurse is to:

• A) Suction continuously for 30-second intervals
• B) Replace the oxygen and allow rest in between suctioning passes
• C) Increase the amount of suction pressure to 200 mm Hg
• D) Complete a number of suctioning passes until the catheter comes back clear

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