When using sterile technique to perform tracheostomy care of a new tracheostomy, which of the following is correct?
1) You will need a single pair of sterile gloves.
2) Place the patient in semi-Fowler's position, if possible
3) Clean the stoma under the faceplate with hydrogen peroxide.
4) Cut a slit in sterile 4 x 4 gauze halfway through to make a dressing.
ANS: 2
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