A nurse is preparing to change the ties of the tracheostomy tube on an adult patient for the first time. What technique will the nurse implement?
A) Cut the old tracheostomy ties off with sterile scissors.
B) Deflate the tracheostomy cuff prior to changing the tracheostomy ties.
C) Apply the new tracheostomy ties and secure prior to removing the old ones.
D) Suction the tracheostomy tube prior to changing the ties.
Ans: C
Feedback: Prior to removing the old ties, the nurse should first apply the new ties and secure
them. Suctioning of the tracheostomy need only be done if adventitious breath sounds are heard.
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