During nasal intubation, which of the following should be performed immediately after you slide the blade to the base of tongue and sweep the blade to the left?

A. Lift the handle and blade up anteriorly to displace the tongue and attached soft tissues.
B. Inflate the cuff and confirm endotracheal placement.
C. The centimeter marking on the ET tube should initially be 26 cm at nare for women and 28 cm for men.
D. Spray anesthetic through the trumpet and remove the trumpet.


Answer: A

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