Time left 3:41:367. A senior nurse is supervising a newly hired nursewho is performing tracheostomy care for a client.Which of the following actions by the studentshould the nurse intervene?a.A. Removing the inner cannula and cleaningusing universal precaution.O b.D. Replacing the inner cannula and cleaningthe site of the stoma.О с.C. Changing the old tracheotomy ties andsecuring the tube in place.O d.B. Suctioning the tracheostomy tube beforeperforming tracheostomy care.人C

A tracheostomy is that opening that is made at the front portion of the neck. It enables the tube to…

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