Sterile suctioning
Sterile suctioning ( 24 Questions)
A client has a nasopharyngeal tube (NPT) for oxygenation. During the suctioning procedure, the patient says, "I'm experiencing discomfort in my nose.” How should the nurse respond?
Increasing the suction pressure may exacerbate the discomfort and cause further irritation to the nose and airway.
Instructing the client to breathe through the mouth may not adequately address the discomfort and may not be feasible if the oxygenation is dependent on the nasopharyngeal tube.
Although explaining the necessity of suctioning is important, it does not directly address the client's immediate discomfort. The priority is to address the client's comfort and safety during the procedure.
The nurse should respond by acknowledging the discomfort and pausing the procedure to reposition the nasopharyngeal tube. Repositioning can help alleviate the discomfort while ensuring the oxygenation needs are still met.
Choice D rationale:
The nurse should respond by acknowledging the discomfort and pausing the procedure to reposition the nasopharyngeal tube. Repositioning can help alleviate the discomfort while ensuring the oxygenation needs are still met.
Choice A rationale:
Increasing the suction pressure may exacerbate the discomfort and cause further irritation to the nose and airway.
Choice B rationale:
Instructing the client to breathe through the mouth may not adequately address the discomfort and may not be feasible if the oxygenation is dependent on the nasopharyngeal tube.
Choice C rationale:
Although explaining the necessity of suctioning is important, it does not directly address the client's immediate discomfort. The priority is to address the client's comfort and safety during the procedure.