MC Endotracheal tube or tracheostomy tube cuffs are inflated to minimal occlusive volume. Adequate occlusion is determined using a stethoscope to
A. hear a hissing sound over the suprasternal notch on expiration
B. hear a hissing sound over suprasternal notch on end inspiration
C. hear the client speak softly on exhalat
D. inflated cuff pressure greater than client's blood pressure.
B
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