A patient with a tracheostomy tube is accidentally extubated.What should the nurse do immediately?
A)Call the health care provider.
B)Mechanically ventilate the patient.
C)Insert a new tracheostomy tube.
D)Hold the stoma open with the fingertips.

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Replace the old tracheostomy tube with a new tube.Some experienced nurses or respiratory therapists may be able to quickly reinsert the tracheostomy tube.A spare tracheostomy tube of the same size and kind should be kept at the bedside in the event of emergency replacement.Notify the health care provider after reestablishing the airway.Be prepared to manually ventilate the patient with an Ambu bag if respiratory distress develops until the tracheostomy is replaced.An endotracheal tube of the same size can be inserted in the stoma in an emergency.

A Patient with a Tracheostomy Tube Is Accidentally Extubated