You must suction frothy secretions from the mouth and pharynx of a 31-year-old male patient whose respiration rate is 4 breaths per minute. Which one of the following interventions is most appropriate given the patient's condition?

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Suctioning for no more than 15 seconds at a time followed by 2 minutes of positive pressure ventilation is most appropriate for a patient with a significantly reduced respiration rate and the presence of frothy secretions. This approach ensures that the airway is cleared of obstructions while also prioritizing the need for ventilation in a patient with severely compromised respiratory function.

You Must Suction Frothy Secretions from the Mouth and Pharynx