A student is practicing suctioning a tracheostomy in the skills laboratory. What action by the student demonstrates that more teaching is needed?
a. Applying suction while inserting the catheter
b. Preoxygenating the client prior to suctioning
c. Suctioning for a total of three times if needed
d. Suctioning for only 10 to 15 seconds each time
ANS: A
Suction should only be applied while withdrawing the catheter. The other actions are appropriate.
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