[Expert Solution]: A client admitted to the intensive care…

A client admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is intubated and placed on assist-control mechanical ventilation. When suctioning pulmonary secretions from the endotracheal tube (ETT) using a closed suction system, which action should the nurse implement to ensure that the client receives adequate oxygenation? A Suction subglottic area above the ETT cuff before entering the ETT. B Use the ventilator settings to stack breaths prior to suctioning. C Suction for 30 seconds with each pass of the suction catheter. D Rinse suction catheters with normal saline between each suction pass.