When assessing a 65-year-old male patient, you note a tube-like device inserted into the lower portion of his trachea. You recognize that the device has most likely been placed to:
A) to permit the exchange of O2 and CO2.
B) to allow the patient to be fed a liquid diet.
C) to allow the patient to talk.
D) to allow easy suctioning of the lower airway.
A
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