When the nurse is deflating the cuff of a tracheostomy tube to evaluate the patient's ability to swallow,what is it most important to do?
A) Deflate the cuff during the patient's inhalation.
B) Clean the inner cannula of the tracheostomy tube.
C) Suction the mouth and trachea before deflation of the tube.
D) Measure the amount of air removed from the cuff during deflation.
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