Thirty minutes after extubation, a patient exhibits moderate stridor. Which of the following should the respiratory therapist recommend?
A. Initiate a heated aerosol treatment with saline.
B. Administer a racemic epinephrine aerosol treatment.
C. Monitor the patient closely for the next hour.
D. Immediately reinsert the endotracheal tube.
Answer: B. Administer a racemic epinephrine aerosol treatment.
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