Nasotracheal suctioning is performed on a patient who is unable to take deep breaths.What action by the nurse would best meet the patient's needs before suctioning?

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Hyperoxygenating before suctioning can minimize postsuctioning hypoxemia if a patient is unable to take a deep breath.The oxygen rate cannot be changed without an order from the healthcare provider.Elevating the head of the bed can allow lung expansion but does little if the patient is unable to take deep breaths.Hyperextending the neck opens the airway; flexing the neck closes the airway.

Nasotracheal Suctioning Is Performed on a Patient Who Is Unable