The nurse recognizes that, immediately before a tracheotomy cuff deflation, the patient should:
A) be administered extra oxygen.
B) have the pharynx suctioned.
C) have the cuff pressure checked.
D) be monitored for respiratory rate.

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Immediately before deflating a cuff on a tracheotomy tube, the pharynx should be suctioned to prevent accumulated oral secretions from entering the bronchial tree once the cuff is deflated.

The Nurse Recognizes That, Immediately Before a Tracheotomy Cuff Deflation