The nurse is performing tracheostomy care for a client when a code blue is called for another client on the unit who experiences a cardiopulmonary arrest. Which action should the nurse take?

Tracheostomy care is done to keep the trach tube clean and prevent infections. It involves suctioning and cleaning parts of the tube and the skin around the stoma. A code blue is a hospital emergency code that indicates a life-threatening situation, such as cardiac or respiratory arrest. It requires immediate attention from trained personnel. According to the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN), the nurse should take the following action in this scenario: Call for an assistant to stay with the client who is receiving tracheostomy care and continue the procedure. Respond to the code blue and assist with resuscitation efforts for the other client. Return to the client who is receiving tracheostomy care as soon as possible and complete the procedure. Therefore, the correct answer is a. Call for an assistant.