Insertion of an endotracheal tube too far is likely to result in ventilation of:
A) the right lung only.
B) the left lung only.
C) only the lower lobes of both lungs.
D) neither lung.

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The right main bronchus is more vertical and wider than the left, making it more likely for an endotracheal tube inserted too far to enter the right lung, leading to ventilation of only the right lung.

Insertion of an Endotracheal Tube Too Far Is Likely to Result