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What should the nurse do if a client with a tracheostomy tube in place has food particles noted during suctioning?
What should the nurse do if a client with a tracheostomy tube in place has food particles noted during suctioning?
Why would a nurse need to palpate the skin of the upper chest of a client with subcutaneous emphysema?
Why would a nurse need to palpate the skin of the upper chest of a client with subcutaneous emphysema?
What can air leaking into the tissues surrounding a tracheostomy lead to?
What can air leaking into the tissues surrounding a tracheostomy lead to?
If a client with a tracheostomy is unstable, what action should the nurse take?
If a client with a tracheostomy is unstable, what action should the nurse take?
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What could be a consequence of constant pressure from a tracheostomy tube cuff?
What could be a consequence of constant pressure from a tracheostomy tube cuff?
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Why is it essential for the nurse to monitor cuff pressures in a client with a tracheostomy tube?
Why is it essential for the nurse to monitor cuff pressures in a client with a tracheostomy tube?
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What is the most appropriate action for a student to take when tying a tracheostomy tie?
What is the most appropriate action for a student to take when tying a tracheostomy tie?
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Which action by a student when suctioning a tracheostomy demonstrates the need for more teaching?
Which action by a student when suctioning a tracheostomy demonstrates the need for more teaching?
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Which action is appropriate for cleansing a tracheostomy site?
Which action is appropriate for cleansing a tracheostomy site?
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When should a nurse suction a client with a tracheostomy?
When should a nurse suction a client with a tracheostomy?
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What is the purpose of preoxygenating a client prior to suctioning a tracheostomy?
What is the purpose of preoxygenating a client prior to suctioning a tracheostomy?
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What is the recommended duration for suctioning a client's tracheostomy?
What is the recommended duration for suctioning a client's tracheostomy?
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What is the priority action for the nurse when a client with a tracheostomy experiences a coughing spell during a meal?
What is the priority action for the nurse when a client with a tracheostomy experiences a coughing spell during a meal?
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What should be considered by the nurse after assessing a client who experienced a coughing spell during a meal?
What should be considered by the nurse after assessing a client who experienced a coughing spell during a meal?
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What should an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) have done immediately after a client with a tracheostomy experienced a coughing spell during a meal?
What should an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) have done immediately after a client with a tracheostomy experienced a coughing spell during a meal?
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What action should the nurse take if a UAP fails to report a client's coughing spell during a meal?
What action should the nurse take if a UAP fails to report a client's coughing spell during a meal?
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After addressing a client's immediate oxygenation needs post-coughing spell, what should be the nurse's next step?
After addressing a client's immediate oxygenation needs post-coughing spell, what should be the nurse's next step?
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What is a key aspect that a student nurse providing tracheostomy care should ensure when changing ties?
What is a key aspect that a student nurse providing tracheostomy care should ensure when changing ties?
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What action should the nurse take if the client with a tracheostomy begins to hemorrhage?
What action should the nurse take if the client with a tracheostomy begins to hemorrhage?
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What is the recommended nursing action if a client has a tracheainnominate artery fistula?
What is the recommended nursing action if a client has a tracheainnominate artery fistula?
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What is a crucial nursing intervention for a client with a new tracheostomy experiencing Impaired Self-Esteem?
What is a crucial nursing intervention for a client with a new tracheostomy experiencing Impaired Self-Esteem?
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Why does the nurse ask someone else to notify the provider when a client may have a tracheainnominate artery fistula?
Why does the nurse ask someone else to notify the provider when a client may have a tracheainnominate artery fistula?
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Which finding would be most concerning in a client with a new tracheostomy?
Which finding would be most concerning in a client with a new tracheostomy?
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How should a nurse respond if a client with a new tracheostomy experiences skin irritation around the stoma?
How should a nurse respond if a client with a new tracheostomy experiences skin irritation around the stoma?
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