The nurse is caring for an older adult client who had a tracheostomy placed 3 days ago and should know that which issue will take priority when caring for this client?
A)Reducing the client's anxiety concerning self-care of the tracheostomy
B)Reassuring the client that the tracheostomy is a temporary measure
C)Ensuring that the skin around the client's tracheostomy stoma is assessed frequently
D)Referring the client to a support group for individuals with tracheostomies

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Ensuring that the skin around the client's tracheostomy stoma is assessed frequently is a priority to prevent infection and skin breakdown, which are immediate concerns following tracheostomy placement.

The Nurse Is Caring for an Older Adult Client Who