When a Client with a Cuffed ET Tube Reports Shortness

question 16

Multiple Choice

When a client with a cuffed ET tube reports shortness of breath, the nurse would

• A) give the ordered pain medication.
• B) assess for a cuff leak.
• C) increase the level of O₂ delivery.
• D) elevate the head of the bed.

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