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A nurse is preparing to perform suctioning for an infant who has a partial mucus occlusion of her tracheostomy tube. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?

Answer Choices:

A. Use clean technique when performing suctioning.

B. Instill 2 mL of 0.9% sodium chloride prior to suctioning.

C. Apply suction in 3 to 4 second increments. ✓ Correct Answer

D. Select a catheter that fits snugly into the tracheostomy tube.

Correct Answer:

Apply suction in 3 to 4 second increments.

Rationale:

✨ Short-duration suctioning minimizes the risk of hypoxia, mucosal trauma, and vagal stimulation.

✨ Infants are at a higher risk of desaturation and bradycardia during prolonged suctioning.

✨ 3 to 4 second increments allow effective mucus removal without compromising oxygenation.

✨ Suctioning must be efficient, gentle, and quick in infants.

✨ Adequate technique supports patent airway maintenance and quicker recovery.

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A nurse is preparing to perform suctioning for an infant who has a partial mucus occlusion of her tracheostomy tube. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?

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A nurse is preparing to perform suctioning for an infant who has a partial mucus occlusion of her tracheostomy tube. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?

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