Question

a nurse is caring for a client who has a tracheostomy tube in place. during tracheostomy care, which of the following should the nurse place underneath the flange of the outer cannula? commercially prepared transparent dressing cotton - filled gauze square commercially prepared fenestrated dressing twill tape

Explanation:

A commercially - prepared fenestrated dressing is used as it allows for air circulation and drainage while reducing the risk of aspiration of loose fibers (cotton - filled gauze can shed fibers) and provides a barrier. Transparent dressings may not allow for adequate drainage and twill tape is not used for this purpose.

Answer:

C. Commercially prepared fenestrated dressing