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Question

The nurse is caring for a patient with a fenestrated tracheostomy tube. Which would be the priority intervention when caring for this patient?

  1. Suction only with a non-fenestrated inner cannula in place
  2. Instruct patient on how to use the fenestrated trach tube to speak
  3. Give the patient time to discuss feelings and fears
  4. Keep cuff inflated at all times to prevent aspiration