General care for a patient with a tracheostomy tube includes all of the following, EXCEPT:
A. ensuring adequate oxygenation and ventilation at all times.
B. removing the tube if the area around it appears to be infected.
C. suctioning the tube as needed to clear a thick mucous plug.
D. maintaining the patient in a position of comfort when possible.
Ans: B. removing the tube if the area around it appears to be infected.
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