a hollow tube that is inserted into the upper airway to drain the mucus, saliva, and other debris that obstructs a person’s breathing.
A. suction tube
B. suction tip
C. suction catheter
D. suction machine
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Nurse Angela was assigned to client Mikaela who is scheduled for suctioning every 4 hours. Mikaela has oxygen via nasal cannula hooked at 2-3 Lpm. What will be the priority nursing intervention?
A. remove the oxygen cannula the suction the patient
B. lower the suction pressure prior to the procedure
C. ask the client if she needs to be suctioned
D. hyperoxygenate the client prior to suctioning
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