The nurse is providing care to a client who has a tracheostomy.The nurse will monitor the client for complications related to the loss of which protective mechanism?
A) The ability to cough
B) Filtration and humidification of inspired air
C) Decrease in oxygen-carrying capacity of the trachea
D) The sneeze reflex initiated by irritants in the nasal passages
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