The nurse is caring for a patient who has a tracheostomy.To prevent the patient from developing an airway obstruction,the nurse assesses which of the following? (Select all that apply. )
A)Patient's nutritional status
B)Environmental humidity
C)Existing respiratory infection
D)Patient's ability to cough

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The patient's hydration and nutritional status,humidity delivered to the tracheostomy tube,the status of an existing infection,and the ability to cough are all factors that affect the amount and consistency of secretions in the tracheostomy tube and the patient's ability to clear the airway.

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