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The Nurse Is Suctioning a Patient with a Tracheostomy Tube

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The nurse is suctioning a patient with a tracheostomy tube. Which action will the nurse take?


A) Set suction regulator at 150 to 200 mm Hg.
B) Limit the length of suctioning to 10 seconds.
C) Apply suction while gently rotating and inserting the catheter.
D) Liberally lubricate the end of the suction catheter with a water-soluble solution.

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