You must suction frothy secretions from the mouth and pharynx of a 31-year-old male patient whose respiration rate is 4 breaths/min. Which process to do so is most appropriate given the patient's condition?
A) Suction for no more than 15 seconds at a time, followed by 2 minutes of positive pressure ventilation
B) Forego suctioning and continue to provide positive pressure ventilation, as frothy secretions rarely complicate the airway
C) Place the patient into a side-lying position and alternate 30 seconds of suctioning and ventilation
D) Use a soft-tip catheter and suction for no more than 30 seconds before providing additional oxygen with a nonrebreather face mask
A) Suction for no more than 15 seconds at a time, followed by 2 minutes of positive pressure ventilation
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