The Chest X-Ray of a Patient Who Was Recently Intubated

question 18

Multiple Choice

The chest x-ray of a patient who was recently intubated shows the endotracheal tube located in the right bronchus. The nurse recognizes that the correct intervention for this problem is which of the following?

• A)The tube needs to be withdrawn slightly.
• B)The tube needs to be inserted further.
• C)The tube is correctly placed.
• D)The tube is incorrectly attached to the ventilator.

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