The hospice nurse delays the use of oropharyngeal suctioning because it:
a. will decrease mucus production.
b. will be tiring to the patient.
c. is not necessary.
d. puts the patient at risk for infection.
B
Suctioning should only occur if the patient is choking because it causes an increase in mucus production and is tiring to the patient.
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