Which statement made by the client who will be undergoing a tracheotomy with placement of a fenestrated tracheostomy tube indicates correct knowledge of the features of this device?
A. "I'm glad I will still be able to talk with this tube in place."
B. "It is great that this tube does not have to be cleaned or suctioned."
C. "I will miss going out to dinner and visiting in the homes of my friends."
D. "Since I won't be able to swallow, will another tube be needed for eating?"
A
When the inner cannula is removed, sufficient air passes through the fenestrations to permit the client to talk.
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A. Closely monitor the tube for patency. B. Never reposition the tube. C. Closely monitory tube output. D. Auscultate for bowel sounds frequently.
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The nursing student wanting to contribute to his profession made a long-term goal to write questions as part of the NCLEX-PNÆ Item Development Panel. Which step is most important to achieve his goal?
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