A nurse is preparing to suction the airway of a client who has a tracheostomy. Identify the sequence of actions the nurse should take after performing hand hygiene. (Move the steps into the box on the right, placing them in the selected order of performance. Use all the steps.)

A nurse is collecting data from a client who has a respiratory disorder and displays manifestations of hypoxia. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?

The nurse takes into consideration that while caring for a patient on oxygen therapy, safety precautions should be observed, which include:

The nurse is aware that changes occur in the respiratory system after the age of 70 that put the older adult more at risk for respiratory problems. These changes include: (Select all that apply.)

Which is a function of the respiratory system?

A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a prescription for home oxygen therapy. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?

What is the most common cause of airway obstruction in the unconscious person?

A nurse is caring for a client who has a tracheostomy. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

The nurse performing tracheostomy care will:

The nurse takes into consideration that a pulse oximeter may not give an accurate reading if the patient is:

The nurse recognizes that, immediately before a tracheostomy cuff deflation, the patient should: