Which of the following is/are accurate about nasotracheal suctioning? Choose all that apply
1) Apply suction for no longer than 10 sec during a single pass.
2) Apply suction while inserting and removing the catheter.
3) Reapply oxygen between suctioning passes for ventilator patients.
4) Gently rotate the suction catheter as you remove it.
ANS: 1, 4
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