A device advanced through the oral cavity and pharynx to establish an airway is a(n):
A) NG tube.
B) endotracheal tube.
C) tracheostomy.
D) laryngostomy.

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An endotracheal tube is the device that is inserted through the mouth into the trachea to establish an airway. NG tube, tracheostomy, and laryngostomy are all different procedures and devices used for different purposes.

A Device Advanced Through the Oral Cavity and Pharynx to Establish