The nurse is suctioning a postoperative client to remove excess secretions. Which of the following are complications associated with this procedure? Select all answers that apply
A) Syncope
B) Dysrhythmia
C) Hyperventilation
D) Vasodilation
E) Desaturation
F) Hypovolemia
B, E
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Suctioning can cause dysrhythmia (irregular heartbeat) and desaturation (loss of oxygenation). The nurse should continuously monitor the person being suctioned for symptoms of respiratory distress, decreased oxygenation, or cardiac dysrhythmias. A large amount of fluid withdrawn (>1,000 mL) during paracentesis or thoracentesis can result in vasodilation and hypovolemia (decreased circulating fluid volume). These situations can cause syncope (temporary loss of consciousness, fainting) and shock. Hyperventilation occurs when the person breathes abnormally quickly or deeply, resulting in too little carbon dioxide in the blood.
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