A nurse is preparing a patient for nasotracheal suctioning. In which order will the nurse perform the steps, beginning with the first step?
1. Insert catheter.
2. Apply suction and remove.
3. Have patient deep breathe.
4. Encourage patient to cough.
5. Attach catheter to suction system.
6. Rinse catheter and connecting tubing.
a. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
b. 4, 5, 1, 2, 3, 6
c. 5, 3, 1, 2, 4, 6
d. 3, 1, 2, 5, 4, 6
ANS: C
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