Which one of the following statements about patients with tracheostomies is true?
A) It is not possible to speak with a tracheostomy.
B) A patient with a tracheostomy must be on a ventilator.
C) Only physicians or respiratory therapists are permitted to care for tracheostomies.
D) A common problem is that mucus accumulates in the tube.
D
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