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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Definitions:

Dorsal

Pertaining to the back or upper side of an organism.

Abdominal

Pertaining to the abdomen, the body region that contains the primary organs of the digestive system.

Thoracic

Pertaining to the thorax, or chest region, which houses the heart and lungs among other vital organs.

Dorsal

Relating to the back or posterior part of an organism in contrast to the ventral, or front, side.