A nurse is caring for a client who has a respiratory infection. Which of the following techniques should the nurse use when performing nasotracheal suctioning for the client?
a. insert the suction catheter while the client is swallowing
b. apply intermittent suction when withdrawing the catheter
c. place the catheter in a location that is clean and dry for later use
d. hold the suction catheter with her clean, nondominant hand
