The nurse is preparing to suction a child's tracheostomy. How can the nurse monitor the child's oxygenation before and after this procedure?
a. Pulse oximeter before and after procedure
b. Check pulse before and after procedure
c. Assess respiration before and after the procedure
d. Check capillary refill before and after the procedure
A
The nurse can monitor oxygenation before and after this procedure by using a pulse oximeter before and after the procedure.
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