While suctioning the client who had a tracheostomy placed 4 days ago, you note particles of food in the tracheal secretions. What is your best first action?
A. Increase the inflation pressure in the tracheostomy cuff.
B. Document the finding.
C. Make the client NPO.
D. Notify the physician.
D
This manifestation most commonly accompanies tracheomalacia, a condition caused by excessive cuff pressure against the tracheal lining, leading to tracheal dilation and erosion of the cartilage.
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Someone tries to attack you. You should do which of the following?
a. Use your car keys as a weapon. b. Stare at the person in the eyes. c. Calmly ask the person to stop. d. Try not to scream.
The nurse has completed teaching a client about testicular self-examination. Which client statements indicate understanding of the content presented? Select all that apply.
A. "I will feel hardened areas where the testicles and epididymis are located." B. "I should apply gentle pressure to each testicle to feel the area." C. "It is normal to feel testicular pain during this exam." D. "I should be in a warm room or the shower to perform this exam." E. "I should perform this exam monthly."
The nurse tells a client that, due to leptin secretion by adipocytes, the hypothalamus has what affect on appetite?
1. Intensification of appetite 2. Maintenance of appetite 3. Decrease of appetite 4. Inappropriate appetite