The nurse observes a nursing student suctioning a client. Which intervention by the student nurse requires the supervising nurse to intervene?
a. Checking oxygen saturation post suctioning
b. Hyperoxygenating the client after removal of the catheter
c. Applying intermittent suction during catheter removal
d. Applying suction when the catheter is inserted
D
Applying suction as the catheter is introduced allows the tubing to adhere to the airway and destroys cells. The other options are appropriate actions on the part of a nurse or student who is suctioning a client.
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