The nurse is planning home care for a 2-year-old child with a tracheostomy. What recommendation should be included?
a. Sterile technique is essential in home care of the tracheostomy.
b. Parents are able to change the tracheostomy tube when needed.
c. Play activities must be sedentary such as listening to music and working on puzzles.
d. The child must wear a plastic bib when eating or drinking to prevent aspiration into the stoma.
a. Sterile technique is essential in home care of the tracheostomy.
b. Parents are able to change the tracheostomy tube when needed.
c. Play activities must be sedentary such as listening to music and working on puzzles.
d. The child must wear a plastic bib when eating or drinking to prevent aspiration into the stoma.
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