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

Appreciate the impact of evidence-based practice on quality of care, patient outcomes, and clinician satisfaction.

Comprehend the importance of good research and critical evaluation skills in evidence-based practice.

Understand how to apply findings and the implications of systematic reviews and randomized controlled trials in practice.

Recognize the stages of the evidence-based practice (EBP) process.

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