When performing tracheostomy suctioning, which action is most essential to prevent hypoxia?

In managing a tracheostomy, what interventions should a nurse prioritize to ensure airway patency and prevent complications? Select all that apply.

A 35-year-old is brought to the emergency department  because of worsening shortness of breath and cough. The client has a history of asthma, which has been further exacerbated since he started to have a runny nose, cough, and fever 2 days ago. The physical examination reveals a sick-looking client whose vitals are temperature 100.2 °F (37.9 °C), blood pressure 135/80 mm Hg, heart rate 130 bpm, and respiratory rate 30 breaths/min. He has difficulty talking. His chest exam reveals intercostal retraction and generalized wheezing. What is the clinical sign that indicates the most significant respiratory emergency?

A patient on 4 L/min of oxygen by nasal cannula has an arterial blood gas performed. The patient has normal work of breathing, with a respiratory rate of 23 breaths/min. The arterial blood gas indicates a pH of 7.40, PaO2 = 92 mm Hg, and PaCO2 = 42 mm Hg. Which of the following is most appropriate? 

The nurse admits a patient to the urgent care unit with symptoms of rhinosinusitis. What finding supports that finding?

A patient is being admitted to the urgent care unit with acute rhinosinusitis. Which complications should the nurse evaluate for?

The nurse is performing a respiratory assessment on a patient. Which finding is most concerning?

The nurse admits a patient to the urgent care unit with symptoms of rhinosinusitis. What finding supports that finding?

When performing tracheostomy suctioning, which action is most essential to prevent hypoxia?

The nurse is caring for a client who is several days postoperative and develops chest pain, dyspnea, generalized fatigue, and confusion. Which diagnostic test for pneumonia does the nurse expect to be ordered for this client?