A client develops respiratory distress during suctioning of the endotracheal (ET) tube. The nurse should:
A. Remove and reinsert the catheter
B. Continue to remove thick secretions
C. Administer oxygen directly through the catheter
D. Encourage the client to cough and deep-breathe
C
C. If client develops respiratory distress during the suction procedure, oxygen can be administered directly through the catheter.
A, B, and D. If client develops respiratory distress during the suction procedure, immediately withdraw catheter and supply additional oxygen and breaths as needed.
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