The nurse is assessing several patients who have returned from surgery.Which finding most likely indicates a need for suctioning?
A)Complaint of pain when breathing
B)Cough producing thick yellow mucus
C)Oxygen saturation level of 88%
D)Drowsiness and respiratory rate of 8

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When a patient's oxygen saturation falls below 90%,this is a good indicator of the need for suctioning.Pain with breathing is probably related to the surgery.If a cough is productive,suctioning is not necessary.Drowsiness and a decreased respiratory rate may be due to administration of pain medications such as opioids.

The Nurse Is Assessing Several Patients Who Have Returned from Surgery.Which