The nurse is preparing to suction an infant with a tracheostomy tube.Which action by the nurse follows appropriate procedure?

A) Using a suction catheter that is half the diameter of the tracheostomy tube
B) Suctioning 0.2 to 0.5 inches beyond the tip of the tracheostomy tube
C) Hyperoxygenating with 90% oxygen to avoid oxygen toxicity
D) Using less than 150 mm Hg negative pressure

Tracheostomy Tube

A tube inserted through a surgically created hole in the front of the neck and into the trachea to aid in breathing.

Hyperoxygenating

The process of increasing the amount of oxygen in the blood or tissues, often used in medical treatments to enhance oxygenation in patients.

Negative Pressure

A condition in which the pressure in a given environment is lower than the atmospheric pressure, typically used in medical settings to contain airborne contaminants.