Which Nursing Intervention Will Help to Decrease the Risk of Tracheal

question 2

Multiple Choice

Which nursing intervention will help to decrease the risk of tracheal and laryngeal injuries in an intubated patient?

• A)Use an endotracheal tube equipped for continuous removal of subglottic secretions.
• B)Deflate the cuff for 5 minutes every 8 hours.
• C)Use the minimal occluding pressure technique to maintain cuff pressure at 20 to 25 mmHg.
• D)Test cuff pressure by assessing firmness of the inflation balloon.