A patient with a tracheostomy is experiencing thick and tenacious secretions. To maintain this patient's airway, what is the most appropriate action for the nurse?
a. Tracheal suctioning
b. Oropharyngeal suctioning
c. Nasotracheal suctioning
d. Orotracheal suctioning
A
Tracheal suctioning is performed through an artificial airway such as a tracheostomy. Oropha-ryngeal suctioning clears secretions from the mouth and upper airway. Nasotracheal suctioning introduces the catheter through the naris into the trachea. Orotracheal suctioning introduces the catheter through the mouth into the trachea.
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