Question

a nurse is caring for a client who has a tracheostomy. which of the following pieces of equipment should the nurse use when administering oxygen to this client? distilled water for humidification a tracheostomy collar a nasal cannula an aerosol mask

Explanation:

A tracheostomy collar is specifically designed to deliver oxygen directly to a client with a tracheostomy. Distilled water for humidification is not a delivery device for oxygen. A nasal cannula is for nasal - based oxygen delivery and not suitable for tracheostomy patients. An aerosol mask is used for delivering medications in aerosol form rather than primarily for oxygen delivery to tracheostomy clients.

Answer:

B. A tracheostomy collar