Nasotracheal suctioning is performed on a patient who is unable to take deep breaths.What action by the nurse would best meet the patient's needs before suctioning?
A) Increase the oxygen rate of the nasal cannula.
B) Elevate the head of the patient's bed.
C) Hyperoxygenate with oxygen attached to a mask.
D) Gently flex the patient's neck.

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Hyperoxygenating the patient with oxygen attached to a mask before suctioning helps to prevent hypoxia during the procedure, especially in patients who are unable to take deep breaths on their own.

Nasotracheal Suctioning Is Performed on a Patient Who Is Unable