After suctioning a client, a nurse notes the return of bloody secretions. The nurse should:
A. Increase the suction pressure
B. Provide additional oxygen
C. Reduce the frequency of suctioning
D. Check the suction catheter for nicks
D
D. Observe catheter tip for nicks, which can cause mucosal trauma.
A. Reduce the amount of suction pressure used.
B. Provide supplemental oxygen only if respiratory distress.
C. Reduction in frequency of suctioning is determined by the amount of secretion accumulation.
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)