The nurse is making assignments for the oncoming shift in a stepdown unit. Which staff member is most appropriate to be assigned to the 74-year-old patient who has had a 3 year old tracheostomy connected to humidified oxygen, continuous gastrostomy feedings, and a peripherally-inserted central catheter for IV antibiotics who requires total care and turning every 2 hours?
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