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A Client Requires Nasopharyngeal Suctioning

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A client requires nasopharyngeal suctioning.To ensure the suction catheter is properly placed,the nurse should do which of the following?


A) Ensure a sterile suction set is available at the client's bedside.
B) Check the function of the suction device before beginning the procedure.
C) Use the estimated distance from the tip of the client's nose to the earlobe,and grasp catheter at this point.
D) Advance the catheter gently until resistance is met,and continue rotating the catheter until secretions are obtained.

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