Author Question: The nurse should use which solution to clean the inner cannula of a tracheostomy tube? a. tap ... (Read 33 times)

rachel9 · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

The nurse should use which solution to clean the inner cannula of a tracheostomy tube?

a. tap water c. alcohol
b. Betadine d. hydrogen peroxide

Question 2

A client, age 60, voices concern about the development of osteoporosis. She asks about beginning preventative activities. What response by the nurse is indicated?

1. After menopause, the decline is too rapid to begin preventative interventions..
2. Exercise and calcium supplements are helpful in the prevention of osteoporosis..
3. Hormone replacement therapy should be initiated as soon as possible..
4. You should first determine if you are at risk for the development of osteoporosis..

Joy Chen · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

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Hydrogen peroxide reduces the transmission of microorganisms and should be washed off with sterile water or normal saline. Tap water, Betadine, or alcohol should not be used to cleanse the inner cannula of a tracheostomy tube.

Answer to Question 2

2. Exercise and calcium supplements are helpful in the prevention of osteoporosis..

Rationale:
Osteoporosis risk factors increase after menopause. Preventative activities include exercise and calcium supplements. It is not too late to begin prevention activities. Without additional information, it is not possible to determine if the client is a candidate for hormone replacement therapy. Generally, hormone replacement therapy is limited to those women who are experiencing vasomotor manifestations. The client in the scenario has two risk factors presented. Although a full analysis would be beneficial, it does not answer the client's request for information.