Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 71%
Simulated
The nurse is preparing to perform suctioning on a client with a tracheostomy who is not on a mechanical ventilator. Which of the following actions by the nurse are appropriate? Select all that apply.
Correct answer
C,D,F
Rationale
Hyperoxygenation, inserting during inspiration, and 10-second intermittent suction with rotation are correct. Saline instillation is not recommended, 15 seconds is too long, and insertion during expiration is less effective.