A Patient with a Tracheostomy Is Experiencing Thick and Tenacious

question 4

Multiple Choice

A patient with a tracheostomy is experiencing thick and tenacious secretions.To maintain this patient's airway,what is the most appropriate action for the nurse?

• A) Tracheal suctioning
• B) Oropharyngeal suctioning
• C) Nasotracheal suctioning
• D) Orotracheal suctioning

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