A patient who has been mechanically ventilated for many weeks is alert and attempting to communicate but still needs the artificial airway.According to the AARC CPG,the respiratory therapist should recommend replacing the endotracheal tube with ____________

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Tracheotomy should be performed when the patient appears likely to gain one or more of the benefits ascribed to the procedure.In this case,the following applies: Those who may derive psychological benefit from the ability to eat orally,communicate by articulated speech,and experience enhanced mobility" may derive particular benefit from early tracheotomy.

A Patient Who Has Been Mechanically Ventilated for Many Weeks