When preparing to cap the patient's tracheostomy tube with a speaking valve,which nursing action is inappropriate before placing the valve?
A) Suctioning the oropharynx if there are any secretions present
B) Asking the patient to cough
C) Suctioning the tracheostomy tube
D) Deflating the cuffed tracheostomy tube
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