A Client with a Tracheostomy Is Alert and Oriented and Able

A client with a tracheostomy is alert and oriented and able to tolerate oral intake.  Which action would be appropriate to reduce the client's risk of aspiration pneumonia?

A) Fully inflate the cuff before feeding
B) Have the client sit in an upright position with the neck hyperextended
C) Partially or fully deflate the cuff
D) Provide a modified diet of pureed foods

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