Which of the following is an objective technique to verify proper endotracheal tube placement?
A) Direct visualization
B) Esophageal detector device
C) Tube misting
D) Auscultation

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The esophageal detector device is an objective technique that can verify proper endotracheal tube placement by detecting exhaled carbon dioxide in the airway, which indicates proper placement in the trachea. Direct visualization, tube misting, and auscultation are subjective techniques that can be influenced by factors such as operator error, patient anatomy, and equipment malfunction.

Which of the Following Is an Objective Technique to Verify