A long-term risk of nasopharyngeal tube placement is represented by which of the following?
A) Penetration of the brain by the airway
B) Nasal bleeding
C) Sinus infection
D) Hypoxia

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Insertion of a nasal airway when there is a basilar skull fracture does increase the risk of penetrating the brain with the nasal airway,but it is not a long-term complication.Nasal bleeding is a complication of the insertion of the airway.Hypoxia is a risk factor when an airway is not able to be established or is compromised.A nasal airway can introduce organisms into the nasal cavity and the sinuses; therefore,when long-term nasal tube use is required,the risk to the patient increases.

A Long-Term Risk of Nasopharyngeal Tube Placement Is Represented by Which