Which assessment finding obtained by the nurse when caring for a patient receiving mechanical ventilation indicates the need for suctioning?

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The increase in respiratory rate indicates that the patient may have decreased airway clearance and requires suctioning. Suctioning is done when patient assessment data indicate that it is needed and not on a scheduled basis. Occasional expiratory wheezes do not indicate poor airway clearance,and suctioning the patient may induce bronchospasm and increase wheezing. An O₂ saturation of 93% is acceptable and does not suggest that immediate suctioning is needed.

Which Assessment Finding Obtained by the Nurse When Caring for a Patient