Which of These Steps Is Essential When the Nurse Is

question 24

Multiple Choice

Which of these steps is essential when the nurse is preparing to suction a client's tracheostomy?

• A)Administer oxygen or use an Ambu bag before beginning procedure.
• B)Change the client's inner cannula.
• C)Cover the tracheostomy ties with a clean towel.
• D)Set up sterile hydrogen peroxide to use for rinsing the suction catheter.

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Definitions:

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