Author Question: When performing nasopharyngeal suctioning, the nurse should lubricate the catheter with: 1. ... (Read 67 times)

sarasara · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

When performing nasopharyngeal suctioning, the nurse should lubricate the catheter with:

1. sterile water. 3. water-soluble lubricant.
2. sterile saline. 4. fat-soluble lubricant.

Question 2

The nurse is explaining to a client's family why the client needs an endotracheal tube. Which of the following should be included in this explanation?

1. An endotracheal tube is used to maintain the tongue away from the posterior oropharynx in the unconscious client.
2. It is inserted via a surgical procedure.
3. An endotracheal tube bypasses the upper airway structures.
4. An opening is made in the trachea below the cricoid cartilage and a semirigid plastic tube is inserted.