Nasotracheal Suctioning Is Performed on a Patient Who Is Unable

Multiple Choice

Nasotracheal suctioning is performed on a patient who is unable to take deep breaths.What action by the nurse would best meet the patient's needs before suctioning?

A) Increase the oxygen rate of the nasal cannula.
B) Elevate the head of the patient's bed.
C) Hyperoxygenate with ventilation attached to a mask.
D) Gently flex the patient's neck.