A patient is being suctioned by the respiratory therapist. The therapist suctions the patient by inserting the catheter for 10-15 seconds and applying intermittent suction while withdrawing the catheter. During the last several attempts, the therapist notices multiple PVCs on the ECG monitor during the procedure. Which of the following can the therapist do to correct the problem?
A. decrease suction pressure
B. suction for less than 10 seconds
C. switch to a larger catheter
D. apply continuous suctioning when withdrawing the catheter
Answer: B. Decreasing the suction duration is an appropriate method to reduce the cardiac stress and prevent PVCs during the suctioning procedure.
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