Preparation for tracheostomy care in the acute care environment includes:
A. Using clean technique, gloves, and supplies
B. Placing the client in high-Fowler's position
C. Removing and cleaning the outer cannula
D. Preparing cotton applicators with normal saline and hydrogen peroxide
D
D. Open two cotton-tipped swab packages, and pour normal saline on one package and hydrogen peroxide on the other.
A. Open sterile tracheostomy kit. Apply gloves. Keep dominant hand sterile throughout procedure.
B. Assist client to position comfortable for both nurse and client (usually supine or semi-Fowler's).
C. While touching only the outer aspect of the tube, remove the inner cannula with nondominant hand. Drop inner cannula into hydrogen peroxide basin.
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