A patient just had his tracheostomy suctioned.Which change in the patient's status would the nurse expect to see immediately after suctioning was completed?

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Suctioning significantly increases the heart rate for 4 to 5 minutes following the procedure.The respiratory rate varies normally,and there would be a variation from before the procedure when the patient needed suctioning and afterward.There is a significant decrease in the oxygen saturation for 4 to 5 minutes following the procedure.The patient's respiratory effort would be easier after suctioning.

A Patient Just Had His Tracheostomy Suctioned