The nurse is providing care to a patient with a tracheostomy tube that has an inner cannula.Which intervention by the nurse follows proper procedure for tracheostomy tube care?
A)Carefully removes the inner cannula and places it in a basin of 1:10 bleach solution
B)Scrubs the inner cannula on the inside and outside with a 1:10 bleach solution
C)After scrubbing the inner cannula,rinses it with normal saline
D)Uses a wet 4×4 gauze and cleans the inside of the outer cannula

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After the inner cannula is thoroughly cleaned,it is rinsed with normal saline.The inner cannula is removed and is placed in a basin of normal saline to loosen secretions.It is scrubbed and then rinsed with normal saline.The outer cannula is not cleaned on the inside.The exposed outer cannula surfaces at the stoma are dried with a 4×4 gauze to prevent a moist environment and prohibit microorganism growth and skin excoriation.

The Nurse Is Providing Care to a Patient with a Tracheostomy