Reduction of Risk PotentialQuestion 1694 of 2368
The nurse is preparing to suction a client who has a fenestrated tracheostomy tube. What should the nurse do first?
- Insert a nonfenestrated inner cannula
- Deflate the cuff completely
- Remove the outer cannula
- Increase the suction pressure
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Correct answer: Insert a nonfenestrated inner cannula
Suctioning through a fenestrated tube can cause severe tracheal damage. A nonfenestrated inner cannula must be in place first.
Source: Nursing Skills, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2023), Tracheostomy Care & Suctioning: Tracheostomy. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Reduction of Risk Potential"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026