The nurse is performing tracheostomy care on a client and notices that behind the neck plate there is some redness and skin breakdown. Which action will reduce further complications? Tie the tracheostomy ties looser. Replace the inner cannula. Add a drain sponge (split 4×4) between the stoma and neck plate. Clean the area with normal saline using a cotton-tipped applicator.
[Answered]: The nurse is performing tracheostomy care on a…
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