A client with a tracheostomy asks assistive personnel (AP) for help capping the tube with a speaking valve. Which action should the AP take?

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1. The AP is not trained to cap the tube.
2. APs are not trained to cap tubes.
3. Capping a tracheostomy involves the application of scientific knowledge, assessment skills, and problem solving, and therefore needs to be performed by a nurse or a respiratory therapist.
4. APs are not trained to provide tracheostomy care.

A Client with a Tracheostomy Asks Assistive Personnel (AP) for Help