A patient who has a surgical procedure to create a new opening in the windpipe has had a:
A) colostomy.
B) colotomy.
C) tracheostomy.
D) tracheotomy.

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A tracheostomy is a surgical procedure that involves creating a new opening in the windpipe (trachea) to relieve an obstruction in the airway. It is often performed in cases where a patient is unable to breathe normally due to respiratory illness or injury. A colostomy involves creating a new opening in the colon, while a colotomy involves making an incision into the colon. A tracheotomy is another term for tracheostomy and can be used interchangeably.

A Patient Who Has a Surgical Procedure to Create a New