When a patient with a tracheostomy tube is taken care of at home by family, tracheostomy care instructions from the nurse include: (Select all that apply.)
A) use sterile gloves during suctioning.
B) avoid going to crowded theaters and malls.
C) change catheters every 8 hours.
D) keep the home environment free of dust.
E) use bleach to clean suction equipment.

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The patient should avoid crowded places to decrease the chance of respiratory infections; use household bleach, hydrogen peroxide, or soap and water to clean equipment; change catheter every 8 hours; and maintain the home environment free of air pollutants to decrease irritation to airway passages.

When a Patient with a Tracheostomy Tube Is Taken Care