To Minimize Laryngeal Swelling, a Physician Orders "Continuous Aerosol Therapy

question 76

Multiple Choice

To minimize laryngeal swelling, a physician orders "continuous aerosol therapy" after the extubation of a patient. Which of the following specific approaches would you recommend?

• A)heated mist therapy through a jet nebulizer and aerosol mask
• B)cool mist therapy through a jet nebulizer and aerosol mask
• C)oxygen therapy through a "venti-mask" and bubble humidifier
• D)racemic epinephrine or saline through a small jet nebulizer

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