问题
单项选择题
The nurse is caring for a client who recently underwent a tracheostomy. The first priority when caring for a client with a tracheostomy is（）
A. helping him communicate.
B. keeping his airway patent.
C. encouraging him to perform activities of daily living.
D. preventing him from developing an infection.
答案
参考答案：B
解析：
Maintaining a patent airway is the most basic and most critical human need. All other interventions are important to the client’s well-being, but they aren’t as important as having sufficient oxygen to breathe.