When the Nurse Is Deflating the Cuff of a Tracheostomy

question 14

Multiple Choice

When the nurse is deflating the cuff of a tracheostomy tube to evaluate the patient's ability to swallow,what is it most important to do?

• A) Deflate the cuff during the patient's inhalation.
• B) Clean the inner cannula of the tracheostomy tube.
• C) Suction the mouth and trachea before deflation of the tube.
• D) Measure the amount of air removed from the cuff during deflation.

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