A client recovering from anesthesia in the care unit has an artificial airway. The nurse knows the purpose of an artificial airway is to:
1. keep the mouth open.
2. keep the tongue from blocking the airway.
3. keep the client from vomiting.
4. allow the client to talk.
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The artificial airway ensures that the tongue does not block the upper airway. An artificial airway may or may not keep the mouth open. An artificial airway will not prevent the client from vomiting and is not used to facilitate client communication.
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