After a Laryngectomy,a Patient Coughs Violently During Suctioning and Dislodges

After a laryngectomy,a patient coughs violently during suctioning and dislodges the tracheostomy tube. Which action should the nurse take first?

A) Arrange for arterial blood gases to be drawn immediately.
B) Cover stoma with sterile gauze and ventilate through stoma.
C) Attempt to reinsert the tracheostomy tube with the obturator in place.
D) Assess the patient's oxygen saturation and notify the health care provider.

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