The Nurse Is Evaluating a Patient to Determine Whether the Endotracheal

question 21

Multiple Choice

The nurse is evaluating a patient to determine whether the endotracheal tube cuff is properly inflated.Which findings indicate proper inflation? (Select all that apply. )

• A)Exhaled tidal volume is 50 mL less than the tidal volume set on the ventilator.
• B)Air leak is heard with a stethoscope only at the end of inspiration.
• C)The patient is able to vocalize.
• D)Gastric contents are noted in airway secretions.

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