A nurse planning to teach a newly discharged patient about care of his tracheostomy should instruct the patient to:
A) Use tissues around the tracheostomy to clean.
B) Use clean technique for tracheostomy care.
C) Have a family member perform all tracheostomy care.
D) Leave oxygen at 3 liters at all times.
Ans: B
Feedback: The patient should be instructed to avoid the use of tissues or any dressings that shred around the tracheostomy to prevent lint or thread from getting into the tube. At home, clean technique may be used. It is not necessary for the patient to have a family member perform all tracheostomy care or to remain on oxygen at all times.
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