After tracheobronchial suctioning is complete, you should:
A) visualize the vocal cords to ensure the tube is still in the correct position.
B) hyperventilate the patient at 24 breaths/min for approximately 3 minutes.
C) instill 3 to 5 mL of saline down the tube to loosen any residual secretions.
D) reattach the bag-mask device, continue ventilations, and reassess the patient.
Ans: D) reattach the bag-mask device, continue ventilations, and reassess the patient.
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