Nasotracheal suctioning is performed on a patient who is unable to take deep breaths. What action by the nurse would best meet the patient's needs before suctioning?
a. Increase the oxygen rate of the nasal can-nula.
b. Elevate the head of the patient's bed.
c. Hyperoxygenate with ventilation attached to a mask.
d. Gently flex the patient's neck.
C
Hyperoxygenating before suctioning can minimize postsuctioning hypoxemia if a patient is una-ble to take a deep breath. The oxygen rate cannot be changed without an order from the health-care provider. Elevating the head of the bed can allow lung expansion but does little if the patient is unable to take deep breaths. Hyperextending the neck opens the airway; flexing the neck closes the airway.
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