A Nurse Who Has Not Practiced in Several Years Has

A nurse who has not practiced in several years has returned to work. When suctioning a client, the nurse instills saline into the client's tracheostomy to "thin the secretions." What statements by the precepting nurse are most appropriate? (Select all that apply.)

A) "Saline in the tracheostomy does not thin the secretions."
B) "That seems to be a good idea. I will check it out."
C) "Instilling saline in the tracheostomy increases infection risk."
D) "The research shows that doesn't hurt or help the situation."
E) "Adding saline before suctioning causes pain and anxiety."

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