Following a Laryngectomy a Patient Coughs Violently During Suctioning and Dislodges

question 7

Multiple Choice

Following a laryngectomy a patient coughs violently during suctioning and dislodges the tracheostomy tube.Which action should the nurse take first?

• A) Cover stoma with sterile gauze and ventilate through stoma.
• B) Attempt to reinsert the tracheostomy tube with the obturator in place.
• C) Assess the patient's oxygen saturation and notify the health care provider.
• D) Ventilate the patient with a manual bag and face mask until the health care provider arrives.

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Definitions:

Olfactory Nerves

The pair of cranial nerves that transmit impulses related to smell from the nose to the brain.

Tongue

A muscular organ in the mouth, vital for taste, swallowing, and speech.

Trochlear Nerves

The fourth cranial nerves, primarily responsible for eye movement, specifically controlling the superior oblique muscle.

Trigeminal Nerves

Cranial nerves responsible for sensory information in the face and motor functions such as biting and chewing.