The nurse is reviewing the care needed for a child with a new tracheostomy. What will the nurse need to do when providing care to this child? (Select all that apply.)
A) Clean the tracheostomy tube
B) Suction the tracheostomy tube
C) Plug the tube so the child can talk
D) Provide a mist tent to moisten lung tissue
E) Care for the skin around the tracheostomy tube
Ans: A, B, D, E
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