When performing nasopharyngeal suctioning, the nurse should use which type of lubricant?
a. sterile water
b. sterile saline
c. water-soluble lubri-cant
d. fat-soluble lubricant
C
The lubricant of choice for performing nasopharyngeal suctioning is a water-soluble lubricant. Sterile water, sterile saline or a fat-soluble lubricant should not be used.
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