The nurse, suctioning a patient's tracheostomy, plans for each suctioning attempt to last no longer than _____ seconds
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
15
Rationale : Suctioning removes oxygen as well as secretions. The suction attempt should not last over 15 seconds to decrease the possibility of hypoxia.
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