5. Responses Listen to the questions and respond truthfully…

5. Responses Listen to the questions and respond truthfully and appropriately by typing the answer in Japanese. Use hiragana, katakana, and/or Kanji appropriately.  Attention: Answer in formal style if the question is in formal style, and answer in informal style if the question is in informal style. 

A patient with a head injury is being mechanically hypervent…

A patient with a head injury is being mechanically hyperventilated.  Although a heat moisture exchanger (artificial nose) is being used, the patient develops thick secretions, which are difficult to suction.  Which of the following should the respiratory care practitioner suggest?