Author Question: Suctioning is discontinued if the client experiences: A. Coughing B. A decrease in pulse from 84 ... (Read 50 times)

bucstennis@aim.com · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

Suctioning is discontinued if the client experiences:

A. Coughing
B. A decrease in pulse from 84 beats per minute to 60 beats per minute
C. An increase in pulse from 84 beats per minute to 124 beats per minute
D. A reduction of oxygen saturation from 97 to 94

Question 2

The nurse is preparing to give an intramuscular injection to a toddler. To decrease pain, EMLA cream is applied to the injection site at least ______ hour(s) before administration of the injection.

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

ciecieme · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B
B. If the client's pulse drops more than 20 beats per minute, cease suctioning.
A. Client should cough. If client gags or becomes nauseated, catheter is most likely in esophagus and must be removed.
C. If the client's pulse increases more than 40 beats per minute, cease suctioning.
D. If the client's pulse oximetry falls below 90 or 5 from baseline, cease suctioning.

Answer to Question 2

1
EMLA cream should be applied to the injection site at least 1 hour before IM injection to decrease pain.