When using a mechanical manometer and a three-way stopcock to measure cuff pressure, first:

I. the stopcock must be turned toward the cuff's port
II. the system must be pressurized with a syringe to 18 cmH2O
III. the stopcock must be rotated to the "off" position
IV. the three-way stopcock must be attached to the endotracheal tube's pilot line
A) I
B) I and II
C) I, III, and IV
D) III and IV


A

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