Tracheostomy care
Tracheostomy care ( 21 Questions)
A nurse is about to insert the suction catheter into the patient's tracheostomy tube. The patient says, "I'm feeling anxious about this.” What would be the nurse's appropriate response?
This response is dismissive of the patient's feelings and may increase their anxiety. It does not address the patient's concern appropriately.
This response acknowledges the patient's anxiety and provides a clear explanation for the necessity of the procedure. It is empathetic and supportive while also emphasizing the importance of the intervention.
This response is not entirely reassuring and may not be accurate. Simply asking the patient to trust the nurse without explaining the procedure further may not alleviate the patient's anxiety.
Skipping the procedure without a valid reason may compromise the patient's airway and respiratory function. Postponing essential procedures is not appropriate unless there are specific clinical reasons for doing so.
Choice A rationale:
This response is dismissive of the patient's feelings and may increase their anxiety. It does not address the patient's concern appropriately.
Choice B rationale:
This response acknowledges the patient's anxiety and provides a clear explanation for the necessity of the procedure. It is empathetic and supportive while also emphasizing the importance of the intervention.
Choice C rationale:
This response is not entirely reassuring and may not be accurate. Simply asking the patient to trust the nurse without explaining the procedure further may not alleviate the patient's anxiety.
Choice D rationale:
Skipping the procedure without a valid reason may compromise the patient's airway and respiratory function. Postponing essential procedures is not appropriate unless there are specific clinical reasons for doing so.