MrsHeadly,who Is Being Mechanically Ventilated,has Copious Amounts of Secretions Ranging

Multiple Choice

Mrs.Headly,who is being mechanically ventilated,has copious amounts of secretions ranging from thick and tenacious to frothy.What should the nurse do in preparation for suctioning Mrs.Headly?

A) Hyperventilate Mrs.Headly pre-suctioning
B) Increase oxygen delivery to 60-80%
C) Instill normal saline into the endotracheal tube before suctioning
D) Avoid hyperventilation before suctioning