The correct answer is option C
Intermittent suction while withdrawing catheter is the technique the nurse should for the client that had a tracheostomy and require frequent suctioning.
Suctioning cannot be continuous because this can decrease the rate of respiratory gas exchanging leading to hypoxia in the client. Suctioning doesn’t take a lot of time therefore, it shouldn’t be long term to allow the client have normal respiration and prevent hypoxia from occurring. If catheter is in place, suctioning shouldn’t be done.
Hope this helps.
Intermittent suction while withdrawing the catheter-rationale: to prevent hypoxia, the nurse should use intermittent (not continuous) suction while withdrawing the catheter. suctioning shouldnt last more than 10 seconds at a time. neither intermittent nor continuous suctioning should be applied while the catheter is being advanced.client needs category: physiological integrityclient needs subcategory: reduction of risk potentialcognitive level: applicationreference: taylor, c., et al. fundamentals of nursing: the art and science of nursing care, 6th ed. philadelphia: lippincott williams & wilkins, 2008, p. 1634.
Answer Anonymously
Copy Link
