Which of these steps is essential when the nurse is preparing to suction a client's tracheostomy?
a. Administer oxygen or use an Ambu bag before beginning procedure.
b. Change the client's inner cannula.
c. Cover the tracheostomy ties with a clean towel.
d. Set up sterile hydrogen peroxide to use for rinsing the suction catheter.
A
Prior to performing suctioning, administer oxygen or use Ambu bag to hyperventilate the client, preventing hypoxemia.
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