The critical care nurse recognizes that which of the following conditions may indicate the need for a patient to have a tracheostomy?
A) A patient with a respiratory rate of 10 breaths/min
B) A patient who requires permanent ventilation
C) A patient who exhibits symptoms of dyspnea
D) A patient with respiratory acidosis
Ans: B
Feedback: A tracheostomy is to permit the long-term use of mechanical ventilation to prevent aspiration of oral and gastric secretions in the unconscious or paralyzed patient.
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