A nurse is preparing to receive a client from the Post Anesthesia Care Unit after having a tracheostomy placed. What equipment should the nurse ensure is at the bedside? (Select all that apply.)

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The nurse should ensure that suctioning equipment, tracheostomy tubes (one the same size, one a size smaller), and the obturator from the client's own tracheostomy kit are readily available at the bedside. Oxygen will be delivered through the tracheostomy, so a simple face mask is not needed.

A Nurse Is Preparing to Receive a Client from the Post