A nurse is evaluating teaching when discussing care of a new tracheostomy. Which statement, made by the client, indicates that the client does not accept the new tracheostomy?
A) "I must carry tissues with me."
B) "I must give up my love of pool aerobics."
C) "I will not be able to have the tracheostomy removed."
D) "Tell my wife about it, I do not want to touch it."
D
Feedback:
Not wanting to participate in care and diverting the care to others indicates that the client has not accepted the tracheostomy. It is correct to carry tissues with the client because new tracheostomy tubes produce much mucous due to the irritation of the tube in the throat. Consideration need to be arranged by being in a swimming pool may be completed as long as water does not surround the new tracheostomy. Stating the reality of not being able to remove the tracheostomy provides data that the client is accepting the tracheostomy as part of life.
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