A client who experienced the sudden onset of respiratory distress has been intubated with an endotracheal tube. After the tube is placed in the trachea, the nurse should take which immediate action?
A. Tape the tube in place
B. Send the client for a chest x-ray
C. Note how far the tube has been inserted
D. Auscultate both lungs for the presence of breath sounds
Ans: D. Auscultate both lungs for the presence of breath sounds
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