Multiple Choice
While visiting a patient who has been receiving transtracheal O2 therapy for 6 months, you note marked erythema and swelling at the stoma site. Which of the following actions would be appropriate at this time?
A) Question the patient and family about their cleaning methods.
B) Promptly report your observations to the prescribing physician.
C) Liberally apply tincture of benzoin to the stoma site.
D) Flush the catheter and the tubing with H2O2.
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