A 3-Year-Old Child with a Tracheostomy Will Soon Be Discharged

question 11

Multiple Choice

A 3-year-old child with a tracheostomy will soon be discharged. Which of the following should the nurse recommend to the family?

• A)Avoid tub baths.
• B)Avoid playing outdoors.
• C)Avoid exposure to noxious fumes such as paint or varnish.
• D)Cover tracheostomy with a plastic bib when exposed to cold air.

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