The nurse is caring for a patient being weaned from the ventilator,and wants to improve the patient's ability to communicate.Which item will the nurse request an order for from the health-care provider?

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A fenestrated tracheostomy tube has a small opening on the posterior surface that allows the patient to speak. This can help improve the patient's ability to communicate while being weaned from the ventilator. A cuffed or uncuffed tracheostomy tube does not have this feature. An obturator is used to insert a tracheostomy tube, but it is not necessary for improving communication.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient Being Weaned from the Ventilator,and