The nurse is receiving shift report about a patient who has a tracheostomy. The nurse learns that the patient was suctioned seven times during the past shift and has questioned the necessity of such frequent suctioning
Why is it important not to perform unnecessary tracheal suctioning?
A) Excessive suctioning can result in bronchospasm.
B) Frequent suctioning inhibits the patient's existing cough reflex.
C) Excessive suctioning produces "rebound" production of secretions.
D) Frequent suctioning is a risk factor for respiratory alkalosis.
A
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