Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 85%
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The nurse has finished suctioning the tracheostomy of a client. Which parameter should the nurse monitor to determine the effectiveness of the procedure?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
After suctioning a client either with or without an artificial airway, the breath sounds are auscultated to determine the extent to which the airways have been cleared of respiratory secretions. The other assessment items are not as precise as breath sounds for this purpose.