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A nurse is assigned to care for a client who was recently admitted due to dyspnea. The chart notes that the client has an endotracheal tube in place. Suctioning is ordered every four hours. The nurse keeps in mind that prior to suctioning, which of the following is performed first?


A) Hyperoxygenate the client with 100% oxygen.
B) Place saline solution down the endotracheal tube.
C) Encourage the client to perform deep breathing and coughing exercises.
D) Deflate the cuff on the endotracheal tube.

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