A client is diagnosed with Mycobacterium tuberculosis. He is placed in respiratory isolation, intubated, and receives mechanical ventilation. When performing suctioning, the nurse should:

The correct answer is B. Hyperoxygenate before and after suctioning. (A) The maximum time for suctioning is 10-15 seconds. (B) Supplemental O2should be administered before and after suctioning to reduce hypoxia. (C) The maximum time for suctioning is 10-15 seconds. (D) Strict sterile technique should be used during suctioning.

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Options

ASuction for a maximum of 20 seconds
BHyperoxygenate before and after suctioning
CSuction for a maximum of 30 seconds
DMaintain clean technique during suctioning

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A
3% (1)
B
83% (25)
C
10% (3)
D
3% (1)

Explanation

(A) The maximum time for suctioning is 10-15 seconds. (B) Supplemental O2should be administered before and after suctioning to reduce hypoxia. (C) The maximum time for suctioning is 10-15 seconds. (D) Strict sterile technique should be used during suctioning.

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#tuberculosis#mechanical ventilation#suctioning technique#hyperoxygenation

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