The ICU nurse is contacted by the x-ray department following a postintubation chest x-ray. The nurse is advised that the endotracheal tube is located in the right bronchus. The nurse recognizes that the correct intervention for this problem is:
1. The tube needs to be withdrawn slightly.
2. The tube needs to be inserted further.
3. The tube is correctly placed.
4. The tube is incorrectly attached to the ventilator.
The tube needs to be withdrawn slightly.
Rationale: The right bronchus is easy to intubate due to the anatomy of the lung. If the tube is located in the right bronchus, it will need to be withdrawn slightly so that both lungs can be ventilated.
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