A client is being weaned from a tracheostomy tube and has tolerated capping of the tube for 24 hours.Which action by the nurse is most appropriate?

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The tube will be able to be removed after the client has tolerated capping of it for 24 hours.Therefore,a dry dressing will be able to be placed over the stoma.The stoma will not be sutured.It will heal on its own with a small scar.Airflow should be adequate around the capped tube.The physician will not likely insert the next smallest size tube but instead will remove the existing tube.

A Client Is Being Weaned from a Tracheostomy Tube and Has