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karlynnae

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When performing nasotracheal suctioning, the nurse:
 
  A. Inserts the catheter about 20 cm
  B. Prepares clean gloves and equipment
  C. Applies pressure to insert the catheter through the naris
  D. Slants the catheter upward through the mouth

Question 2

The nurse informs the patient that the medication will be absorbed rapidly because it was injected into tissue with a rich blood supply. The patient has just received a ______________ injection.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word



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Answer to Question 1

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A. Nasotracheal suctioning (without applying suction): In adults, insert catheter about 20 cm.
B. Apply sterile glove to each hand, or apply nonsterile glove to nondominant hand and sterile glove to dominant hand.
C and D. Gently but quickly insert catheter into nares during inhalation and following natural course of the nares, slightly slant the catheter downward or through mouth. Do not force through nares.

Answer to Question 2

intramuscular (IM)
The intramuscular (IM) injection route deposits medication into deep muscle tissue, which has a rich blood supply, allowing the medication to be absorbed faster than by the subcutaneous or intradermal route.





 

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