An RN is observing a nursing student who is suctioning a hospitalized patient with a tracheostomy in place. Which action by the student requires the RN to intervene?

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Sterile gloves and a sterile catheter are used when suctioning a tracheostomy. The other student actions do not require intervention by the RN. Although the patient may not need 2 minutes of preoxygenation, this would not be unsafe; 10 seconds of suction is appropriate. The length of catheter that should be inserted depends on the length of the tracheostomy tube.

An RN Is Observing a Nursing Student Who Is Suctioning