A nurse is suctioning a patient who has thick airway secretions. Which action should the nurse take between suction attempts?
Correct answer: A. Allow the patient to rest and reoxygenate
- A. Allow the patient to rest and reoxygenate
- B. Place the catheter back into the airway immediately
- C. Keep suction applied while the patient coughs
- D. Ask the patient to hold the breath for one minute
Explanation
Rest periods allow the patient to recover oxygenation and reduce fatigue before another attempt. Continuous suction or prolonged breath holding increases the risk of hypoxaemia and respiratory distress.
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Airway care includes positioning, suctioning, coughing and deep-breathing exercises, incentive spirometry, oxygen delivery devices and humidification. Questions address indications, flow rates, safety precautions and monitoring for hypoxia or oxygen toxicity, while distinguishing nasal cannula, simple mask, non-rebreather mask and Venturi mask use.
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