Which intervention is correct when performing oropharyngeal suctioning on a patient with retained secretions?
Correct answer: A. Preoxygenate the patient and apply suction while withdrawing the catheter
- A. Preoxygenate the patient and apply suction while withdrawing the catheter
- B. Advance the catheter while continuous suction is applied
- C. Apply suction for 30 seconds during each catheter pass
- D. Instil routine sterile water before every suction pass
Explanation
Preoxygenation reduces the risk of hypoxemia, and suction is applied during withdrawal rather than insertion. Each pass should be brief, and routine fluid instillation is not required and may cause complications.
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