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Which of the Following Should Be Used When Suctioning a Mechanically

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Which of the following should be used when suctioning a mechanically ventilated patient?


A) Three hyperoxygenation breaths (breaths at 100% FiO2)
B) Hyperinflation (breaths at 150% tidal volume)
C) Limit the number of passes to three.
D) Instill 5 to 10 mL of normal saline to facilitate secretion removal.
E) Use intermittent suction to avoid damaging tracheal tissue.

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