About performing tracheostomy care at home

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Prior to a client's discharge from the hospital, the nurse is instructing the client about performing tracheostomy care at home. Which information should the nurse include in the instructions? Use cut gauze under the neck plate to protect the skin. Secure the tracheostomy ties with a square knot. Remove the inner cannula every 2 hours for cleaning. Suction the inner cannula on completion of the procedure.

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