A nurse in an intensive care unit (ICU) is performing deep tracheal suctioning on an intubated and mechanically ventilated client. The client is experiencing bronchospasm while being suctioned. The nurse manager observes the situation. How should the nurse manager address the nurse?

Ramanpreet Kaur Sidhu

ID: 137304

Question

A nurse in an intensive care unit (ICU) is performing deep tracheal suctioning on an intubated and mechanically ventilated client. The client is experiencing bronchospasm while being suctioned. The nurse manager observes the situation. How should the nurse manager address the nurse? 
 
   Ramanpreet Kaur Sidhu   
 
 ID: 137304

Accepted Answer

The nurse should first review the client care record to see if bronchospasm was a previous concern

Answer

The nurse should review suctioning techniques with the nurse

Answer

The nurse manager should contact the Healthcare Provider to order lidocaine to be administered prior to suctioning

Answer

The nurse manager does not need to address the situation because bronchospasm is common with suctioning

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