Which of the following is an appropriate nursing measure when performing tracheostomy care?
a. Wear clean gloves
b. Insert the catheter without suction
c. Suction for 1 minute before removing the catheter
d. Place the used catheter in a plastic shield for later use
ANS: B
Insertion of the suction catheter without suction reduces the probability of tissue injury. Sterile gloves should be used for tracheostomy care. Suctioning should be done for a maximum of 10 seconds at a time. A used catheter should be disposed of appropriately.
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