ATI RN Questions and Answers 2023/2024 verified to pass

ATI RN Questions and Answers 2023/2024 verified to pass A nurse is teaching a client and his family how to care for the client's tracheostomy at home. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching? a. remove the outer cannula cautiously for routine cleaning b. use tracheostomy covers when outdoors c. use sterile technique when performing tracheostomy care at home d. cleanse irritated skin with full-strength hydrogen peroxide - correct ansb. use tracheostomy covers when outdoors -tracheostomy covers protect the client's airway from cold air, dust, and other airborne particles A home health nurse is performing a follow-up visit for a client who has a gastrostomy tube through which they receive intermittent feedings and medications. The client has recently developed diarrhea. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a possible cause of the diarrhea? a. the client is receiving formula at room temperature b. the feedings infuse at a slow, continuous drip over 8 hr each night c. the client's caregiver washes out the feeding bag with warm water once every 24 hr d. the client's caregiver flushes the tubing with water before and after administering medications - correct ansc. the client's caregiver washes out the feeding bag with warm water once every 24 hr -feeding bags should be washed out after each feeding and replaced with a new feeding bag every 24 hr to prevent bacterial contamination. The nurse should reinforce this information with