A nurse is caring for a patient with a tracheostomy collar who has a weak cough and has rattling sounds in her throat. The best action by the nurse is to
1. Reduce the humidity of the oxygen.
2. Replace the obturator.
3. Remove the outer cannula.
4. Suction the patient.
ANS: 4
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