Which is an important nursing consideration when suctioning a young child who has had heart surgery?
A) Perform suctioning at least every hour.
B) Suction for no longer than 30 seconds at a time.
C) Administer supplemental oxygen before and after suctioning.
D) Expect symptoms of respiratory distress when suctioning.

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If suctioning is indicated, supplemental oxygen is administered with a manual resuscitation bag before and after the procedure to prevent hypoxia. Suctioning should be done only as indicated, not on a routine basis. The child should be suctioned for no more than 5 seconds at one time. Symptoms of respiratory distress are avoided by using appropriate technique.

Which Is an Important Nursing Consideration When Suctioning a Young