Topics: Tracheostomy Care Quiz
The rationale for providing adequate hydration for a client with a tracheostomy is…
A. to prevent heart failure.
B. to provide essential electrolytes.
C. to thin the mucous secretions.
D. to suppress the patients cough reflex.
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Vigorous coughing, or manipulation of the tracheostomy can cause what complication?
A. tachycardia
B. infection
C. accidental decannulation