A patient requires suctioning via the nasotracheal route. In order to perform this procedure safely, the nurse should:
A) apply suction while advancing the catheter into the airway.
B) suction the nasotracheal passage after suctioning the mouth.
C) hold the catheter with the dominant hand after donning sterile gloves.
D) insert the nonlubricated catheter into the nasal passage.

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The suction catheter should be held with the dominant hand after donning sterile gloves, because sterile technique must be adhered to when suctioning both the nasopharyngeal and tracheal areas.

A Patient Requires Suctioning Via the Nasotracheal Route