In considering a patient for extubation, which of the following would you recommend to minimize the risk of postextubation aspiration?
A) Perform and confirm a positive cuff leak test.
B) Discontinue (DC) tube feeding 4 to 6 hr before extubation.
C) Perform deep endotracheal suctioning before extubation.
D) Keep the cuff inflated when removing the tube.
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