The nurse is suctioning an adult’s tracheostomy tube. What action is essential before starting to suction the client?
ExplanationThe nurse should hyperoxygenate the client before suctioning. The nurse would also hyperoxygenate following suctioning. It is not
necessary to have the client drink a glass of water before suctioning. Adequate fl uids on a continuing basis are important. The client does not need to sign a permit before the nurse suctions. The client may already have paper and pencil for communication, but it is not essential to give these to the client before suctioning. It would be very hard for the client to write during suctioning.
