6.the nurse is planning the care of a client ...
6.the nurse is planning the care of a client who has need for frequent suctioning. what should the nurse delegate to the uap? a. both oral and tracheal suctioning b. only oral suctioning c. only tracheal suctioning d. neither oral nor tracheal suctioning
Answer
# Brief Explanation:
Unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) can perform oral suctioning but tracheal suctioning is a more complex and invasive procedure that requires nursing - level skills and knowledge to prevent complications such as airway injury and hypoxia.
# Answer:
b. Only oral suctioning