Which of the following provide the most reliable data about the effectiveness of airway suctioning?
1) The amount, color, consistency and odor of secretions
2) The patient's tolerance for the procedure
3) Breath sounds, vital signs, and pulse oximetry before and after suctioning
4) The number of suctioning passes required to clear secretions
ANS: 3
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