To Verify the Correct Placement of an Oral Endotracheal Tube

question 15

Multiple Choice

To verify the correct placement of an oral endotracheal tube (ET) after insertion,the best initial action by the nurse is to

• A)obtain a portable chest x-ray.
• B)use an end-tidal CO₂ monitor.
• C)auscultate for bilateral breath sounds.
• D)observe for symmetrical chest movement.

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