Answer :
a patient has rhonchi that do not clear with oropharyngeal suctioning using a rigid suction device. which action should the nurse take b. place the patient in the prone position to promote tracheal drainage.
Which procedure must should the nurse carry out before oropharyngeal suctioning?
An oxygen mask should be taken off and kept close to the patient's face.
Know the proper suctioning limitations and the dangers of using too much or too little pressure. Avoid any tubes in the mouth or nares, delicate tissues, and mouth sutures. Try not to trigger the gag reflex. A pre- and post-respiratory examination should always be done to track the patient's progress.
During the suctioning technique, if the patient has respiratory distress or cardiac decompensation, you should remove the catheter right away, give them more oxygen, and give them manual breaths if necessary.
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