The nurse is caring for a 3-year-old girl with a respiratory disorder. The nurse anticipates the need for providing supplemental oxygen to the child when performing which of the following?
A) Suctioning a tracheostomy tube
B) Administering drugs with a nebulizer
C) Providing tracheostomy care
D) Suctioning with a bulb syringe
A
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Supplemental oxygenation may be necessary before, and is always performed after, suctioning a child with a tracheostomy tube. Providing tracheostomy care, administering drugs with a nebulizer, and suctioning with a bulb syringe do not require supplemental oxygen.
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