A nurse is assisting with discharge teaching for a client who requires oropharyngeal suctioning at home. The nurse should ensure that which of the following equipment is available for use at home?

A. Oropharyngeal airway: An oropharyngeal airway is used to maintain an open airway in clients who cannot protect their own airway, not for performing suctioning. It does not assist with clearing secretions and would not replace the function of suction equipment in the home setting. B. Yankauer catheter: A Yankauer catheter is specifically designed for oropharyngeal suctioning because its rigid tip safely removes oral secretions without damaging tissue. It allows the client or caregiver to maintain airway clearance effectively at home. This is the appropriate device needed for routine oral suctioning. C. Sterile gloves: While gloves are necessary for infection control, suctioning in the home typically requires clean rather than sterile technique. The environment does not require sterile supplies, and the priority is having the correct suction device available. D. Water-soluble lubricant: Lubricant is used for procedures such as nasopharyngeal or endotracheal suctioning to reduce tissue irritation. Oropharyngeal suctioning with a Yankauer does not require lubrication because the catheter is inserted only into the mouth. Therefore, lubricant is unnecessary for this procedure.