Multiple Choice
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.
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