Asked by Brianna Vitiello on May 08, 2024
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While the nurse is changing the ties on a tracheostomy collar, the patient coughs, dislodging the tracheostomy tube. Which action will the nurse take first?
A) Press the emergency response button.
B) Insert a spare tracheostomy with the obturator.
C) Manually occlude the tracheostomy with sterile gauze.
D) Place a face mask delivering 100% oxygen over the nose and mouth.
Tracheostomy Collar
A device designed to secure a tracheostomy tube in place, ensuring that it remains aligned and does not cause injury to the trachea.
Emergency Response
The immediate and effective actions taken in response to a sudden and urgent situation, often to prevent further harm or damage.
Dislodging
The act of removing or knocking something out of its position, often referring to a foreign object in the body or a component in machinery.
- Learn and describe the measures for averting and handling atelectasis.
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Learning Objectives
- Learn and describe the measures for averting and handling atelectasis.
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