Which of the following are advantages of transtracheal catheters?

1. Increase patient mobility
2. Improve patient compliance because of an enhanced cosmetic appearance
3. Increase the amounts of nasal irritation
4. Heighten the risk for mucus plugging
a. 1, 2, and 3 c. 1 and 2
b. 2 and 3 d. 1, 2, 3, and 4

ANS: C
Not only do transtracheal catheters produce an overall oxygen savings, they improve patient compliance with oxygen therapy because of cosmetic appearance. Transtracheal catheters are rel-atively inconspicuous. It is also found that patients with transtracheal catheters have increased mobility.

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