A nurse is supervising a student who is suctioning a 5-year-old patient in the pediatric intensive care unit. Which action by the student results in the nurse intervening?
A.
Auscultates lung sounds beforehand
B.
Cleanses catheter after suctioning
C.
Hyperoxygenates prior to suctioning
D.
Sets suction pressure to 150 mm Hg
ANS: D
Suction pressure for a child is 110-130 mm Hg. The nurse should intervene and have the student reduce the pressure before suctioning. The other options are correct actions.
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