The Nurse Is Coaching a Patient Who Is Using a Transtracheal

The nurse is coaching a patient who is using a transtracheal catheter. The nurse recognizes that the patient understands the care for the catheter by which of the following statements?

A) "I will clean the catheter once a day to prevent mucous obstructions."
B) "I will be able cover the site with a loose scarf or collar."
C) "I will use a nasal cannula when I want to eat or drink."
D) "I will not remove the catheter until the site is healed."

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