The client is to be extubated from the ventilator after having received mechanical ventilation for 4 days. The client is alert and oriented. Indicate in which order the following steps should be performed.
A. Deflate the endotracheal tube cuff.
B. Ensure that emergency intubation equipment is at the bedside.
C. Explain the entire procedure to the client.
D. Give oxygen by face mask or nasal
cannula.
E. Hyperoxygenate the client.
F. Instruct the client to cough.G. Rapidly remove the tube at peak inspiration.H. Suction the endotracheal tube and oral cavity.
I. Tell the client to take a deep breath.
C, B, E, H, A, I, G, F, D
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