A Client with a Nasotracheal Tube in Place Has Been

question 32

Multiple Choice

A client with a nasotracheal tube in place has been restless and pulling at the tube.How should the nurse assess if the tube is still in place?

• A)Count the client's respirations.
• B)Assess the depth of the client's respirations.
• C)Auscultate for bilateral breath sounds.
• D)Deflate the cuff and listen for minimal leak.

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