A Recently Extubated Patient Develops a Partial Upper Airway Obstruction,which

question 16

Multiple Choice

A recently extubated patient develops a partial upper airway obstruction,which causes stridor.What action can the respiratory therapist take to improve the patient's condition?

• A) Aerosolize 11.25 mg (2.25% solution) of racemic epinephrine.
• B) Put a nonrebreather mask on the patient.
• C) Place the patient on NPPV.
• D) Suggest the use of lorazepam (Ativan).

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