The nurse is caring for a client with a longstanding permanent tracheostomy that has been in place for several years in order to provide mechanical ventilation.Which type of tracheostomy does the nurse anticipate this client may have based on the health history?

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A longstanding permanent tracheostomy that has been in place for several years in order to provide mechanical ventilation would most likely be a cuffed tracheostomy. A cuffed tracheostomy provides a better seal to prevent air from leaking around the tracheostomy site and to facilitate positive pressure ventilation. Uncuffed and fenestrated tracheostomies are typically used in clients who do not require mechanical ventilation or who are weaning off mechanical ventilation.

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