Best NCLEX RN Question Bank Practice Question

The nurse is caring for a client with a tracheostomy. Which of the following actions is the highest priority to maintain airway patency?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Suctioning as needed is the highest priority to maintain airway patency by removing mucus or obstructions from the tracheostomy.

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