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    A Patient with a Tracheostomy Requires Suctioning
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A Patient with a Tracheostomy Requires Suctioning

Question 39

Question 39

Multiple Choice

A patient with a tracheostomy requires suctioning.How many seconds can the nurse suction safely with each pass of the catheter?


A) 3 seconds
B) 15 seconds
C) 30 seconds
D) 60 seconds

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