Multiple Choice
The nurse notes thick,white secretions in the endotracheal tube (ET) of a patient who is receiving mechanical ventilation.Which intervention will be most effective in addressing this problem?
A) Increase suctioning to every hour.
B) Reposition the patient every 1 to 2 hours.
C) Add additional water to the patient's enteral feedings.
D) Instill 5 mL of sterile saline into the ET before suctioning.
Correct Answer:
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