Performing tracheostomy care for client

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The nurse is performing tracheostomy care for a client who underwent a laryngectomy for laryngeal cancer. During the procedure, the client begins to cough and is unable to clear the secretions. After the nurse suctions the airway, which finding indicates the intervention was effective?

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