When Providing Discharge Instructions for the Family and Patient with a Tracheostomy

question 8

Multiple Choice

When providing discharge instructions for the family and patient with a tracheostomy, which statement indicates the caregiver understands the instructions?

• A) "He cannot resume normal activities as long as he has the tracheostomy in place."
• B) "I will clean the site under the tracheostomy plate with half-strength hydrogen peroxide at least twice daily."
• C) "I can suction the trachea as often as necessary to decrease secretions coming from the tube."
• D) "When he is ready for decannulation, I will bring him back in to have the stoma sutured closed."

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