Which nursing actions would reduce the risk of complications associated with suctioning?

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Suctioning only as needed reduces the trauma to the airway and potential for complications. Using sterile technique helps prevent infection. Choosing the correct catheter size reduces the risk of damage to the airway. Instilling normal saline to thin secretions and lowering oxygen concentration are not recommended practices for reducing complications associated with suctioning.

Which Nursing Actions Would Reduce the Risk of Complications Associated