Question

A nurse is preparing to suction a client nasotracheally. what actions will the nurse plan to do? select all that apply

a. turn on the suction device and set the regulator at 240 mm hg
b. assess the heart rate and rhythm and bedside o2 saturation level
c. apply continuous suction and slowly withdraw the catheter while rotating it back and forth
d. place the patient in a semi-fowler's position
e. observe the patient color while suctioning

Answer 1

a,b,c,e. Unless the fowler position is laying on they're back its al of them