The nurse is preparing to perform tracheostomy care on a client who is receiving 50% oxygen via a trach collar and coughing. The nurse notes that the client’s oxygen saturation levels have decreased over the last hour. What is the priority action the nurse should take first? Suction through the tracheostomy tube. Increase oxygen settings. Clean and replace the inner cannula. Complete tracheostomy care.
[Expert Solution]: The nurse is preparing to perform…
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