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A client with a new tracheostomy requires suctioning. Which pressure setting should the nurse use for adult clients?
For adult clients, the recommended suction pressure for tracheostomy suctioning is typically 80-120 mmHg to effectively remove secretions without causing mucosa
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Question: A client with a new tracheostomy requires suctioning. Which pressure setting should the nurse use for adult clients?
Answer options:
- 60-80 mmHg ✅ 80-120 mmHg
- 120-150 mmHg
- 150-180 mmHg
Correct answer: 80-120 mmHg
Explanation: For adult clients, the recommended suction pressure for tracheostomy suctioning is typically 80-120 mmHg to effectively remove secretions without causing mucosal trauma.
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