44. A nurse is caring for a client 1 day postoperative with…
44. A nurse is caring for a client 1 day postoperative with a newly placed tracheostomy. During the morning assessment, the nurse notes that the tracheostomy dressing is saturated with serosanguinous drainage and the ties are loose. The client reports mild discomfort at the surgical site but is breathing easily with an oxygen saturation of 95%. Which nursing action should the nurse implement first?
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