The nurse is performing nasotracheal suctioning for a patient. Which action by the nurse is appropriate?
a. Applying intermittent suctioning while slowly withdrawing the suction catheter
b. Carefully pushing the suction catheter in and out while applying suction
c. Applying suction for 15 seconds or less
d. Asking the patient to deep-breathe for 15 seconds before passing the catheter a second time
C
Suction should be applied for 15 seconds or less to avoid cardiopulmonary compromise from hypoxemia or vagal overload. Continuous suction and back and forth rotation of the catheter are now recommended because studies show that tracheal damage from intermittent and continuous suctioning was similar. The catheter should be rotated back and forth, not pushed in and out. At least 1 minute should be allowed between suction passes for ventilation and oxygenation.
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