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The nurse is working in the pediatric intensive care unit,and is caring for a toddler-age client with a tracheostomy.Which type of tracheostomy does the nurse anticipate this client will have?


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Sympathetic Nervous System

A part of the autonomic nervous system that prepares the body for quick response to stressful situations.

Respiration

The biochemical process in living organisms involving the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide between the organism and its environment.

Sympathetic Nervous System

A branch of the autonomic nervous system that activates what is often termed the fight or flight response during times of stress.

Physiological Reactions

The body's automatic responses to external or internal stimuli, which can include changes in heart rate, blood pressure, and hormone levels.

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