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ATI RN Fundamentals Proctored Exam with NGN:
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,Answer: To perform nasotracheal suctioning, a nurse should follow this sequence of steps:
1. Don sterile gloves. This is the first step to maintain a sterile technique and prevent
contamination.
2. Turn on the suction and set the pressure. The suction machine needs to be prepared
before the catheter is inserted.
3. Insert the catheter during the client's inspiration. The catheter should be inserted into
the trachea as the client inhales to ensure it goes into the proper airway.
4. Apply suction while rotating the catheter. Suction should only be applied while the
catheter is being withdrawn to avoid damaging the mucosal lining. The rotating motion
helps to collect secretions from all sides of the airway.
5. Rinse the catheter to remove secretions. After the suctioning pass is complete, the
catheter should be cleared of secretions by rinsing it with a sterile solution (e.g., normal
saline) before another pass is attempted, if needed.
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