NEUROLOGY
SURGERY
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Question
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If a patient with an altered LOC read requites suctioning, which intervention is a priority for the nurse to provide?
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Before and after suctioning, the patient is adequately ventilated to prevent hypoxia.
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after suctioning, the patient is adequately ventilated to prevent hypoxia.
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Before suctioning, the patient is adequately ventilated to prevent hypoxia.
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Consider administering 100% oxygen via the ventilator for 30 to 60 seconds before suctioning. Administer 100% oxygen to prevent a decrease in oxygen saturation during the suctioning procedure. Leave the patient connected to the ventilator throughout the suctioning procedure.
Detailed explanation-2: -What is a priority intervention when performing oropharyngeal suctioning for a patient who is receiving oxygen by face mask? Complete the suctioning process in 20 seconds or less. Keep the oxygen mask near the patient’s face during the suctioning procedure.
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