When suctioning a 46-year-old male with a tracheostomy tube, which of the following is appropriate?
A) Suction from above, using the mouth or nose.
B) Suction no more than 5 seconds using a hard-tipped suction.
C) Introduce 20 mL of sterile water into the tracheostomy tube prior to suctioning.
D) Insert the suction cannula until resistance is met.
D
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A) oils. B) massage. C) water. D) none of the above.