Upon completion of suctioning,what should the nurse do first?

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When suctioning is completed,disconnect catheter from connecting tubing.Roll catheter around fingers of dominant hand.Pull glove off inside out so that catheter remains coiled in glove.Pull off other glove over first glove in same way to seal in contaminants.Discard in appropriate receptacle.Turn off suction device.
Turn off suction device.There is no further need for the suction.Remove face shield and discard into appropriate receptacle.Perform hand hygiene.Remove towel,place in laundry or appropriate receptacle,and reposition patient.(Nurse may need to wear clean gloves for personal care.)

Upon Completion of Suctioning,what Should the Nurse Do First