Multiple Choice
The nurse notes that her ventilated patient needs suctioning via his tracheostomy tube.From experience,she knows that the patient has thick,tenacious mucus that is often difficult to remove.One option to help remove those secretions is the practice of normal saline instillation (NSI) into the tracheostomy tube.What risks does the nurse realize accompany the use of NSI?
A) Increases the amounts of secretions
B) Increases oxygen saturation
C) Decreases heart rate
D) May increase the potential of ventilated-associated pneumonia
Correct Answer:
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Q9: In the acute care environment,what is the
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