The nurse would determine that tracheal suctioning is needed if which of the following is noted?
A) Arterial oxygen level of 90 mm Hg
B) Congested breath sounds in the lung fields
C) Two hours elapsed since the last suctioning
D) Respiratory rate of 18 breaths/min, up from 16 breaths/min
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