When feeding a client with a tracheostomy, the nurse would
A) follow each spoon of food with liquid.
B) have the client in an upright sitting position.
C) inflate the cuff before the meal.
D) thin the food to liquid consistency.

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If a client is awake and has an intact gag reflex after a tracheostomy, oral feeding can be attempted in conjunction with a speech therapist. Assess for a fistula if the client had a cuffed endotracheal tube before the tracheostomy. Have the client sit upright and give foods that are the consistency of pudding.

When Feeding a Client with a Tracheostomy, the Nurse Would