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The Patient Has an In-Line Catheter for Suctioning

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The patient has an in-line catheter for suctioning. The patient indicates that she needs to be suctioned and the nurse is able to hear loud crackles throughout all of her lung fields. Rank the following steps in order. Click and drag the options below to move them up or down.
A)The nurse slowly withdraws the suction catheter for 5-10 seconds with a twirling motion.
B)The nurse removes the suction tubing, clears the tubing, turns off the suction, and discards the gloves.
C)The nurse applies clean exam gloves and attaches the catheter to the suction tubing.
D)The nurse increases the patient's oxygen to 100% and inserts the catheter until resistance is met.
E)The nurse allows the patient to rest and repeats the procedure.

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