After passing the catheter once to suction the client's oropharyngeal airway, which is the nurse's next step?
1. Hyperventilating the client
2. Flushing the suction catheter
3. Moistening the tip of the catheter with water-soluble lubricant
4. Performing hand hygiene
Correct Answer: 2
After passing the catheter, the nurse should flush the secretions from the tube. This client most likely would not require hyperventilation. If it were required, hyperventilation would be performed before passing the suction catheter, not after. The tip is moistened with water and never with water-soluble lubricant. Hand hygiene would be performed before beginning the procedure.
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