The most important action the nurse should do before and after suctioning a client is:
a. Placing the client in a supine position
b. Making sure that suctioning takes only 10-15 seconds
c. Evaluating for clear breath sounds
d. Hyperventilating the client with 100% oxygen
Answer: D.
The client should be hyperventilated with 100% oxygen before and after suctioning.
a. Placing the client in a supine position
b. Making sure that suctioning takes only 10-15 seconds
c. Evaluating for clear breath sounds
d. Hyperventilating the client with 100% oxygen
Answer: D.
The client should be hyperventilated with 100% oxygen before and after suctioning.
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