A nurse is providing home care instructions for a patient who is being discharged to his home with a tracheostomy in place. Which of the following statements accurately describes a guideline for care that should be included in the teaching plan?
A) At least two caregivers should be taught how to perform tracheostomy care for the patient.
B) Clean rather than sterile technique can be used in the home setting.
C) Sterile saline can be made at home using ΒΌ cup of salt in 1 quart of water and boiling it for 15 minutes.
D) A patient should be discouraged from performing self-care in case an emergency situation occurs.
B
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