Your patient is on a mechanical ventilator in the ICU. You observe that the patient is coughing and on further assessment determine the patient needs to be suctioned via a closed suction system. Determine whether the statement is true or false: The respiratory therapist is the only staff member who may perform closed suctioning.
[Verified Answer]: Your patient is on a mechanical ventilator…
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