The Nurse Who Is Performing Care for a Client with a New

question 22

Multiple Choice

The nurse who is performing care for a client with a new tracheostomy needs to change the ties.What is the best method for changing these ties?

• A)Remove the old ties,clean the area well,and then put on new ties.
• B)Attach the new tape and tie with a square knot behind the client's neck.
• C)Have an assistant hold the tracheostomy tube in place,remove the soiled ties,and replace the ties.
• D)Remove the outer cannula,replace the soiled ties,and reinsert.

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