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The patient with traumatic brain injury has been intubated and placed on mechanical ventilation. Which nursing interventions would help optimize oxygenation?

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1. Preoxygenate the patient prior to suctioning.
2. Use very low vacuum pressure when suctioning the patient.
3. Limit suction passes to 10 seconds or less.
4. Suction when PaCO2 levels rise above 40 mm Hg.
5. Suction the patient before and after scheduled turns.
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Clinical Nursing Skills: Basic to Advanced Skills

Clinical Nursing Skills: Basic to Advanced Skills


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You helped out a lot, I hope you realize that. You'd make an awesome educator
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