What is an expected outcome after tracheostomy care is successfully performed?
A)A stoma site that is hard to the touch
B)An inner cannula that is free of secretions
C)Copious secretions obtained from suctioning
D)Bloody secretions that have been suctioned

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A stoma site that is clean and free of infection and transesophageal fistula and an inner cannula that is free of secretions indicate that tracheostomy care is successful.If the stoma site is reddened or hard,with or without drainage,evaluate the cleaning regimen for continued use of clean technique,and increase tracheostomy care frequency.This is an unexpected outcome.Copious colored secretions present around the stoma or when the patient is suctioned are an unexpected outcome.Bloody secretions are an unexpected outcome and require evaluation of suctioning technique and frequency and size of the catheter.

What Is an Expected Outcome After Tracheostomy Care Is Successfully