While performing nasotracheal suctioning, the nurse notes the older adult client with an alteration in oxygenation is moving the head around and pulling at the nurse's hand to remove the suction catheter. Which actions by the nurse are appropriate? Select all that apply.
A)Remove the suction catheter
B)Lower the head of the bed
C)Decrease the suction pressure
D)Apply restraints to the client's arms and legs
E)Hyperoxygenate the client

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A)The older adult client is demonstrating signs of hypoxemia. The nurse should remove the suction catheter, decrease the suction pressure, and hyperoxygenate the client. Restraining the patient does not address the hypoxemia. The client should be in the Fowler or high-Fowler position.
B)The older client is demonstrating signs of hypoxemia. The nurse should remove the suction catheter, decrease the suction pressure, and hyperoxygenate the client. Restraining the patient does not address the hypoxemia. The client should be in the Fowler or high-Fowler position.
C)The older client is demonstrating signs of hypoxemia. The nurse should remove the suction catheter, decrease the suction pressure, and hyperoxygenate the client. Restraining the patient does not address the hypoxemia. The client should be in the Fowler or high-Fowler position.
D)The older client is demonstrating signs of hypoxemia. The nurse should remove the suction catheter, decrease the suction pressure, and hyperoxygenate the client. Restraining the patient does not address the hypoxemia. The client should be in the Fowler or high-Fowler position.
E)The older client is demonstrating signs of hypoxemia. The nurse should remove the suction catheter, decrease the suction pressure, and hyperoxygenate the client. Restraining the patient does not address the hypoxemia. The client should be in the Fowler or high-Fowler position.

While Performing Nasotracheal Suctioning, the Nurse Notes the Older Adult