While doing nasopharyngeal suctioning on Mr. Abad, the nurse can avoid trauma to the area by:
- Using gloves to prevent introduction of pathogens to the respiratory system
- Apply suction for at least 20-30 seconds each time to ensure that all secretions are removed
- Applying no suction while inserting the catheter
- Rotating catheter as it is inserter with gentle suction
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