A nurse is participating on a committee charged with the task of choosing capnography equipment for a new emergency department (ED).The nurse should present which information regarding these choices? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. A)Sidestream analyzers provide direct real-time measurements of ETCO₂. B)Mainstream analyzers require the patient to be intubated. C)Colorimetric capnography is useful for determining accurate placement of endotracheal tubes. D)Mainstream analyzers provide continuous ETCO₂ measurements. E)Colorimetric measurement provides a wide range of color results that are compared to a standard chart.

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B) Mainstream analyzers are typically used with intubated patients, providing real-time CO2 measurements directly in the patient's airway. C) Colorimetric capnography uses a color change to confirm the presence of CO2, which is helpful in verifying the correct placement of endotracheal tubes. D) Mainstream analyzers indeed provide continuous end-tidal CO2 (ETCO2) measurements, offering immediate feedback on the patient's respiratory status.

A Nurse Is Participating on a Committee Charged with the Task