Which action should you take to prevent hypoxia during nasotracheal suctioning?
A. Measuring pulse oximetry throughout the procedure
B. Inserting the suction catheter through the vocal cords when the client exhales
C. Administering 100% oxygen by manual resuscitation bag before initiating suc-tioning
D. Removing the suction tube from the nasopharynx as soon as the client begins to cough
C
Hyperoxygenating the client before the procedure helps prevent hypoxia.
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