Asked by Manny Martinez on Apr 25, 2024
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A nurse is preparing to suction a patient via the nasotracheal route.Which conditions should the nurse recognize as contraindications to nasotracheal suctioning? (Select all that apply. )
A) Motor vehicle accident with acute head injuries
B) History of hemophilia
C) Epiglottitis or croup
D) Environmental allergies with sinus drainage
Nasotracheal Suctioning
A medical procedure that involves the insertion of a suction catheter into the nose and down the trachea to remove secretions from the lower airway.
Contraindications
Specific conditions or factors that serve as reasons to withhold a certain medical treatment due to the harm it would cause the patient.
Hemophilia
A genetic disorder characterized by the inability of blood to clot properly, leading to prolonged bleeding from even minor injuries.
- Identify contraindications to nasotracheal suctioning.
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Learning Objectives
- Identify contraindications to nasotracheal suctioning.
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