You Are Suctioning a Patient with a Metal (Silver)tracheostomy with an Inner

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Essay

You are suctioning a patient with a metal (silver)tracheostomy with an inner cannula that has a one-way valve.You insert the catheter through the one-way valve to suction the patient but are unable to remove the catheter because the valve closes on the catheter.What should you do now?

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Definitions:

Lysosomes

Lysosomes are membrane-bound organelles that contain enzymes used for digesting macromolecules, old cell parts, and foreign invaders.

Lysosomes

Organelles in cells containing enzymes that break down waste materials and cellular debris.

Intracellular Support

Structural elements within a cell that maintain its shape, offer mechanical support, and facilitate movement, encompassing components like the cytoskeleton.

Nonfunctional Organelles

Nonfunctional organelles are components within a cell that are no longer able to carry out their intended function, often leading to cellular dysfunction or programmed cell death (apoptosis).