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jessicacav

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Complications associated with insertion of a transtracheal O2 catheter include all of the following except:
 
  a. bleeding.
  b. pneumothorax.
  c. bronchospasm.
  d. abscess.

Question 2

You are caring for a patient who has just received a transtracheal catheter for long-term continu-ous home O2 therapy. Which of the following problems should you be on guard for with this pa-tient?
 
  1. Airway obstruction
  2. Catheter clogging
  3. Stoma infection
  a. 1 and 2 only
  b. 2 and 3 only
  c. 1 and 3 only
  d. 1, 2, and 3



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
The most common complications of transtracheal O2 therapy are listed in Box 56-4.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
The most common complications of transtracheal O2 therapy are listed in Box 56-4.



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