The nurse is caring for a client who has recently undergone endotracheal intubation. Based on their knowledge of endotracheal tubes, the nurse identifies that the client is at risk for aspiration. Which of the following interventions to prevent this complication would require follow-up?

Ramanpreet Kaur Sidhu

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Question

The nurse is caring for a client who has recently undergone endotracheal intubation. Based on their knowledge of endotracheal tubes, the nurse identifies that the client is at risk for aspiration.  Which of the following interventions to prevent this complication would require follow-up?  
 
   Ramanpreet Kaur Sidhu   
 
 ID: 137304

Accepted Answer

Maintaining the head of the bed at 15-30 degrees

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Monitoring for and preventing vomiting

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Inflating the endotracheal tube cuff as required

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Suctioning the client frequently as needed

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