The New Zealand Cartwright Inquiry of 1987–89 has no relevance for Australian women
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
ANS: False
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The critical care nurse is precepting a new nurse on the unit. Together they are caring for a patient who has a tracheostomy tube and is undergoing mechanical ventilation
The critical care nurse explains that to help prevent tracheal dilation, a complication of tracheostomy tube placement, the nurse should A) suction the tracheostomy tube frequently. B) use a cuffed tracheostomy tube. C) use the minimal air leak technique with cuff pressure less than 25 cm H2O. D) keep the tracheostomy tube plugged.
While the nurse prepares to suction the patient's tracheostomy tube, the patient coughs up mucus, which is visible at the opening of the tube. Which action by the nurse is most appropriate at this time?
a. Hyperoxygenate this patient. b. Suction the visible secretions. c. Listen to the lung sounds. d. Wipe the mucus off with tissue.