An ET tube that is too large for a patient:

A) is much more likely to enter the esophagus.
B) will lead to an increased resistance to airflow.
C) will make ventilating the patient more difficult.
D) can be difficult to insert and may cause trauma.


Ans: D) can be difficult to insert and may cause trauma.

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