While Visiting a Patient Who Has Been Receiving Transtracheal O₂

question 25

Multiple Choice

While visiting a patient who has been receiving transtracheal O₂ therapy for 6 months, you note marked erythema and swelling at the stoma site. Which of the following actions would be appropriate at this time?

• A) Question the patient and family about their cleaning methods.
• B) Promptly report your observations to the prescribing physician.
• C) Liberally apply tincture of benzoin to the stoma site.
• D) Flush the catheter and the tubing with H₂O₂.

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