A physician is concerned about the potential for tracheal damage due to tube movement in a patient who recently underwent tracheotomy and is now receiving 40% oxygen through a T tube (Briggs adapter). Which of the following would be the best way to limit tube movement in this patient?
A) Give a neuromuscular blocker to prevent patient movement.
B) Secure the T tube delivery tubing to the bed rail.
C) Tape the T tube to the tracheostomy tube connector.
D) Switch from the T tube to a tracheostomy collar.

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If the tracheostomy patient requires oxygen therapy, tracheostomy collars are preferred to T tubes or Briggs adapters.

A Physician Is Concerned About the Potential for Tracheal Damage