Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 76%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
A home health nurse is teaching a child's parents about endotracheal suctioning.A home health nurse is teaching a child's parents about endotracheal suctioning. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
The correct answer is D: Apply suction for less than 10 seconds. This is crucial to prevent hypoxemia and tissue damage. Suctioning should be brief to minimize oxygen deprivation. Choice A is incorrect as suction should be applied during withdrawal to prevent trauma. Choice B is incorrect as rest time can worsen hypoxemia. Choice C is incorrect as the suction pressure for children is usually lower, around 80-100 mm Hg.