The nurse is providing care to a patient who has a tracheostomy. The nurse plans to monitor this patient for the loss of which protective mechanism during the respiratory assessment process?
A) The ability to cough
B) The filtration and humidification of inspired air
C) A decrease in the oxygen-carrying capacity of the trachea
D) The sneeze reflex initiated by irritants in the nasal passages
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