The nurse is performing nasotracheal suctioning of a client.What should the nurse do when suctioning this client?
A)Apply suction for 5-10 seconds.
B)Plan to suction for 10 minutes.
C)Apply suction while inserting the catheter.
D)Apply suction for 20-30 seconds.

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Nasotracheal suctioning should be performed applying suction for 5-10 seconds. Suctioning for longer periods of time may cause hypoxia and airway injury. It is also important to only apply suction while withdrawing the catheter to prevent injuring the airway.

The Nurse Is Performing Nasotracheal Suctioning of a Client