A new staff nurse is unable to pass the suction catheter through the naris of a client. While evaluating the procedure, the charge nurse recognizes that further instruction is necessary if the new staff nurse:
A. Inserts a nasal airway
B. Increases lubrication
C. Applies suction to the nasal mucosa
D. Follows the floor of the naris on insertion
D
D. Without applying suction and using dominant thumb and forefinger, gently but quickly insert catheter into nares during inhalation and following natural course of the nares, slightly slant the catheter downward or through mouth. Do not force through nares.
A. Gently but quickly insert catheter into nares during inhalation.
B. Lightly coat distal 6 to 8 cm (2 to 3 inches) of catheter with water-soluble lubricant.
C. Without applying suction and using dominant thumb and forefinger, gently but quickly insert catheter into nares. Application of suction pressure while introducing catheter into trachea increases risk of damage to mucosa and increases risk of hypoxia.
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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