The nurse is caring for a client with a tracheostomy tube in place connected to a mechanical ventilator.When facilitating communication,which strategy is not appropriate?

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Using a fenestrated tracheostomy tube is not appropriate when facilitating communication because it allows air to escape from the trachea and may result in the inability to sustain ventilation. The appropriate strategies for communication with a client with a tracheostomy tube include using writing materials, a communication board, or a Passy-Muir valve which helps redirect air flow to allow for speech.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Client with a Tracheostomy