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Which Nursing Intervention Will Help to Decrease the Risk of Tracheal

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Which nursing intervention will help to decrease the risk of tracheal and laryngeal injuries in an intubated patient?


A) Use an endotracheal tube equipped for continuous removal of subglottic secretions.
B) Deflate the cuff for 5 minutes every 8 hours.
C) Use the minimal occluding pressure technique to maintain cuff pressure at 20 to 25 mmHg.
D) Test cuff pressure by assessing firmness of the inflation balloon.

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