What should be done to the patient's tracheostomy tube when a Passy-Muir is placed on the tube?
A) The cuff must be inflated to a pressure between 20-25 cmH20
B) The tracheostomy must be suctioned until it is clear
C) The tracheostomy cuff must be deflated
D) The tracheostomy tube should be replaced by a button
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