A patient has a nasal endotracheal tube. For which complications should the nurse assess this patient?
Select all that apply.
1. tracheoesophageal fistula
2. wound infection
3. pressure necrosis of nares
4. sinusitis
5. obstruction of the tube
Correct Answer: 1, 3, 4, 5
The patient with a nasal endotracheal tube can develop a tracheoesophageal fistula and/or pressure necrosis of the nares from the pressure exerted against the tissues by the tube, as well as sinusitis if sinus drainage is blocked. The tube can be displaced or obstructed. Wound infection can occur with a tracheostomy.
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