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11. When suctioning a patient with a tracheostomy the nurse must remember to initiate suction as the catheter is being withdrawn​
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11. When suctioning a patient with a tracheostomy the nurse must remember to

initiate suction as the catheter is being withdrawn​

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A. Initiate suction as the catheter is being withdrawn
B. use a new sterile catheter with each insertion
C. remove the inner cannula before inserting the suction catheter
D. extend the neck while encouraging the patient to cough
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