A Patient with a Tracheostomy Tube Has an Order for Oxygen.Which

Multiple Choice

A patient with a tracheostomy tube has an order for oxygen.Which action by the nurse is appropriate?

A) Apply sterile gloves to connect the oxygen to the tracheostomy tube.
B) Check the oxygen tubing frequently to make sure water is present in the tubing.
C) Attach the T tube to a humidified oxygen source.
D) Monitor the response to oxygen with hourly arterial blood gas levels.