Complications of tracheal suctioning include which of the following? 1. Bronchospasm 2. Hyperinflation 3. Mucosal trauma 4. Elevated intracranial pressure

a. 1 and 3 only
b. 1, 2, and 3 only
c. 3 and 4 only
d. 1, 3, and 4 only

ANS: D
Complications of tracheal suctioning include bronchospasm, mucosal trauma, and elevated intra-cranial pressures.

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