The Nurse Is Caring for a Client Who Will Be

The nurse is caring for a client who will be going home after a radical jaw and neck resection.The client's spouse will be the primary caregiver at home and will need to care for the client's feeding tube and tracheostomy.Which skill is the highest priority for the nurse to teach the client's spouse before discharge from the hospital?

A) Monitoring the incision lines for infection or leakage of saliva
B) Assessing the client for readiness to resume oral feedings
C) Cleaning the tracheostomy and suctioning as needed
D) Administering tube feedings and cleaning the feeding tube site