When suctioning a 46-year-old male with a tracheostomy tube, which procedural step is appropriate?
A) Introduce the suction catheter into the tracheostomy tube by first inserting it into the mouth or nose and then threading it lower
B) Suction no more than 5 seconds using a hard-tipped suction
C) Introduce 20 mL of sterile water into the tracheostomy tube prior to suctioning
D) Insert the soft suction cannula until mild resistance is met and then initiate suction
D) Insert the soft suction cannula until mild resistance is met and then initiate suction
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