After the anesthesiologist has a difficult time intubating a patient, which potential risk does the nurse assess for?
A) Hyperthermia
B) Tachycardia
C) Hypovolemia
D) Broken teeth
Ans: D
Feedback: All patients are at risk during the operative procedure. Difficult intubation can result in broken teeth or knocking out a loose tooth, which could result in aspiration of the tooth.
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