The preceptor is working with a new nurse to suction a patient through his new tracheostomy. Which actions by the new nurse indicate need for additional teaching about the procedure? (Select all that apply.)
a. The suction is not applied to the catheter until it is being withdrawn.
b. The patient is placed in the supine position prior to suctioning.
c. The suction catheter is twirled side to side as it is being withdrawn.
d. Suction is applied continuously as the catheter is withdrawn.
e. The patient's oxygen is reapplied between suction attempts.
f.
Water-soluble lubricant is applied to the suction catheter before insertion.
ANS: B, D, F
The head of the patient's bed should be elevated prior to suctioning to facilitate coughing out secretions. Suction is always applied intermittently as the catheter is withdrawn. Water-soluble lubricant is used when suctioning the naris but not a tracheostomy because the secretions negate the need for additional lubrication.
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