Which of the following can help to minimize the likelihood of mucosal trauma during suctioning?

1. Use as large a catheter as possible.
2. Rotate the catheter while withdrawing.
3. Use as rigid a catheter as possible.
4. Limit the amount of negative pressure.
a. 1 and 2 only
b. 2 and 4 only
c. 3 and 4 only
d. 1, 2, and 4 only


ANS: B
To avoid this problem, limit the amount of negative pressure used and always rotate the catheter while withdrawing.

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