Multiple Choice
The patient has been decannulated.The chest radiograph indicates atelectasis in the right lower lobe caused by retained secretions.The patient's cough is weak and non-productive.Since the patient needs to be suctioned periodically,which of the following would be best to facilitate suctioning without reinserting the tracheostomy tube?
A) Use of a Bivona tube
B) Use of IPPB
C) Use a tracheostomy button
D) Use of a Silver Holinger tube
Correct Answer:
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Correct Answer:
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