To Verify the Correct Placement of an Endotracheal Tube (ET)

question 34

Multiple Choice

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

• A) auscultate for the presence of bilateral breath sounds.
• B) obtain a portable chest radiograph to check tube placement.
• C) observe the chest for symmetrical movement with ventilation.
• D) use an end-tidal CO₂ monitor to check for placement in the trachea.

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