The Nurse Is Concerned That an Intubated Patient Is Experiencing

question 7

Multiple Choice

The nurse is concerned that an intubated patient is experiencing a cuff leak. Which assessment data would support the nurse's concern?. Select all that apply.

• A) Increased temperature
• B) The patient saying, "My neck hurts"
• C) Edema of the upper extremities
• D) A hissing sound heard over the trachea on expiration
• E) Bubbling secretions at the corner of the patient's mouth

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