Who can provide routine tracheostomy care for a home care patient? 1. Respiratory care practitioner 2. Trained family member 3. Visiting nurse
a. 2 and 3 only
b. 1 and 2 only
c. 1, 2, and 3
d. 1 and 3 only
ANS: C
Tracheostomy care can be provided by any trained caregiver.
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