A patient care technician is caring for a patient who requires oral suctioning. Which of the following actions should the technician take?
A. Wear sterile gloves while suctioning the patient.
B. Wait 30 seconds between suctioning attempts.
C. Limit suctioning to no more than 15 seconds at a time.
D. Insert the suction catheter into the patient's throat.
Answer (2)
The patient care technician should limit suctioning to no more than 15 seconds at a time to prevent discomfort and damage. It is also unnecessary to wear sterile gloves specifically for suctioning. Proper technique includes careful insertion of the suction catheter without direct placement in the throat. ;
The patient care technician should limit suctioning to no more than 15 seconds at a time to prevent discomfort and damage. It is also important to wait about 30 seconds between suctioning attempts and to use non-sterile gloves rather than sterile ones. The catheter should be inserted gently into the oral cavity without direct placement in the throat.
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