A client covers the tracheostomy tube with a finger when wanting to talk. Which action should the nurse take when this is observed?

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1. The client should not be praised for creativity.
2. The tube should not be occluded with a gauze pad.
3. Some clients may be able to use a finger to occlude the tracheostomy tube to allow them to speak. This method can lead to an infection of the airway.
4. The tube should not be occluded with or without a gloved hand.

A Client Covers the Tracheostomy Tube with a Finger When