The nurse is assisting with endotracheal intubation of the patient and recognizes that the procedure will be done in what order: _______________, _______________, _______________, _______________, _______________?
(Put a comma and space between each answer choice.) A. Assess balloon on endotracheal tube for symmetry and leaks. B. Assess lung fields for bilateral expansion. C. Inflate balloon of endotracheal tube. D. Insert endotracheal tube with laryngoscope and blade. E. Suction oropharynx. Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
A, E, D, C, B
Intubation is done systematically by the physician, therapist, or anesthetist. Equipment is gathered and assessed (e.g., balloon/cuff on endotracheal tube). The patient is hyperoxygenated and secretions are suctioned from the oropharynx to visualize the vocal cords. The tube is inserted, and the balloon is inflated once the tube is in place. The position of the tube is assessed after intubation through auscultation of breath sounds, carbon dioxide testing, and chest x-ray.
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