The nurse should use which solution to clean the inner cannula of a tracheostomy tube?
a. tap water c. alcohol
b. Betadine d. hydrogen peroxide
D
Hydrogen peroxide reduces the transmission of microorganisms and should be washed off with sterile water or normal saline. Tap water, Betadine, or alcohol should not be used to cleanse the inner cannula of a tracheostomy tube.
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A) True B) False
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