A critical point in performing ET tube care is:
A. Leaving sufficient slack in the tape
B. Holding the tube firmly in place at all times
C. Suctioning the client after care is provided
D. Removing the oral airway if the client is biting on the ET tube
B
B. Instruct helper to apply pair of gloves and hold ET tube firmly at client's lips or nares. Do not allow helper to hold the tube away from the lips or nares. Doing so allows too much "play" in the tube and increases the risk of tube movement and incidental extubation. Never let go of the ET tube, even for a moment.
A. The tube must be secure so that the position of the tube remains at the correct depth. The tube can be secured without being tight and causing pressure.
C. Administer endotracheal, nasopharyngeal, and oropharyngeal suction (see Skills 24-1 and 24-2. before cleaning around tube, oral cavity, or dressing site.
D. Do not remove oral airway if client is actively biting ET tube. Wait until tape is partially or completely secured to ET tube.
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