Asked by AbdulAhad Nasir on Jun 19, 2024
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A patient with a tracheostomy tube has thick,tenacious mucus that is difficult to remove.The nurse should choose which technique to suction the airway?
A) Normal saline instillation (NSI) before suctioning
B) Dry suctioning 1 time followed by NSI with suctioning 2 more times
C) Dry suctioning as long as the heart rate is above 60 beats/min
D) Dry suctioning
Tenacious Mucus
A thick and sticky phlegm or secretion produced by the mucous membranes of airways, which is particularly difficult to clear.
Tracheostomy Tube
A tube inserted into a surgically created hole (tracheostomy) in the front of the neck and into the trachea to assist breathing.
Normal Saline Instillation
The process of introducing a salt water solution, usually isotonic to body fluids, into the body for medical purposes, such as cleansing or hydration.
- Comprehend the fundamentals and techniques for executing nasotracheal and oropharyngeal suctioning in a safe manner.
- Identify the signals for the need of suctioning in individuals with synthetic airways and the dangers tied to incorrect suctioning methods.
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Learning Objectives
- Comprehend the fundamentals and techniques for executing nasotracheal and oropharyngeal suctioning in a safe manner.
- Identify the signals for the need of suctioning in individuals with synthetic airways and the dangers tied to incorrect suctioning methods.
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