The MOST obvious risk associated with extubation is:
A) moderate airway swelling as the ET tube is removed.
B) overestimating the patient's ability to protect his or her own airway.
C) patient retching and gagging as you remove the ET tube.
D) stimulation of the parasympathetic nervous system with resulting bradycardia.
Ans: B) overestimating the patient's ability to protect his or her own airway.
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