A respiratory therapist is evaluating an x-ray of an intubated patient and notices that the tip of the endotracheal tube is near the clavicles. Which of the following should be of most concern to the therapist?

A) entry of the tube into the mainstem bronchus
B) pneumonia
C) accidental extubation
D) infection


C

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