Which patient using respiratory equipment requires skin assessment? (Select all that apply.)

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Patients using a nasal cannula need inspection of the nares and behind the helix of the ears. Patients with a tracheostomy need inspection of skin around the stoma where the tracheostomy tube enters the trachea. Patients using a Ventimask need inspection of skin where the mask comes in contact with the face and behind the helix of the ears. Patients with IVs need inspection of the skin to verify the catheter is secured and to assess for redness or edema. Using an incentive spirometer requires the patient to take deep breaths, thus a skin assessment is not indicated.

Which Patient Using Respiratory Equipment Requires Skin Assessment? (Select All