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a nurse is caring for a client who sustained trauma to their head and neck and will require long - term airway support. which of the following pieces of equipment will be required for this clients home health care? nasopharyngeal airway device oropharyngeal airway device endotracheal tube tracheostomy tube
Nasopharyngeal and oropharyngeal airway devices are for short - term use. Endotracheal tubes are also usually used for short - term airway management in acute settings. A tracheostomy tube is suitable for long - term airway support, especially for clients with head and neck trauma.
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