A home health nurse is visiting a client who has advanced Alzheimer's disease.
The client's partner states, "I miss being able to go places with my friends.”. Which of the following is an appropriate response by the nurse?

Choice A rationale

Unlocking and removing the inner cannula is the first step. It allows access to the inner cannula for cleaning and ensures that the tracheostomy tube remains patent.

Choice B rationale

Pouring 2.54 cm (1 in) of 0.9% sodium chloride solution into the sterile basin provides the necessary solution for cleansing the inner cannula and stoma site, helping to maintain sterility and prevent infection.

Choice C rationale

Scrubbing the inside and outside of the inner cannula with a small brush ensures that any mucus or debris is removed, reducing the risk of infection and maintaining clear airways.

Choice D rationale

Wiping the inside of the inner cannula with a folded pipe cleaner helps to remove any remaining debris or solution, ensuring that the inner cannula is thoroughly cleaned.

Choice E rationale

Cleansing the stoma site with 0.9% sodium chloride solution helps to remove any mucus or debris from the site, maintaining hygiene and reducing the risk of infection.

Choice A rationale

Injecting air into the ampule prior to drawing the medication into a syringe can cause the medication to spill and is not a safe practice.

Choice B rationale

Adding 0.5 mL of diluent to the medication is not a standard procedure for medication administration from an ampule and can lead to incorrect dosing.

Choice C rationale

Using a filter needle to aspirate the medication is important to prevent glass particles from the broken ampule from entering the syringe and being administered to the patient.

Choice D rationale

Cleansing the tip of the ampule with an alcohol swab after opening is unnecessary, as the medication is already inside the sealed ampule, and it can increase the risk of contamination.