A nurse uses nasopharyngeal suction to remove liquid secretions from a client's chest. How far should the nurse advance the catheter in the client's nose so that the distal tip is placed in the client's pharynx?
A) 3 to 4 in.
B) 5 to 6 in.
C) 7 to 8 in.
D) 8 to 9 in.
B
Feedback:
The nurse should advance the catheter 5 to 6 in. (12.5 to 15 cm) in the nose or 3 to 4 in. (7.5 to 10 cm) in the client's mouth in order to place the distal tip in the client's pharynx.
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