Multiple Choice
Why should the patient's chest be auscultated before tracheostomy care is performed?
A) To determine if the patient's lungs are clear of secretions.
B) To confirm if tracheostomy care needs to be done
C) To determine whether suctioning is required prior to performing tracheostomy care.
D) a and c
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