A Newly Intubated Patient Is Assessed with a Color-Changing CO₂

question 15

Multiple Choice

A newly intubated patient is assessed with a color-changing CO₂ detection device.The presence of CO₂ is confirmed,as is moisture on exhalation.However,auscultation reveals decreased breath sounds on the right side.This problem can be corrected by doing which of the following?

• A) Extubate and use a laryngeal mask airway.
• B) Order a chest radiograph to determine what is happening.
• C) Reposition the endotracheal tube, and auscultate again.
• D) Push the tube in farther, and listen for bilateral breath sounds.

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