A child in the emergency department has just undergone emergent intubation.When listening to lungs,the nurse notes absent sounds on the left side.What action by the nurse is the most appropriate?
A) Ask a more experienced provider to assess the child.
B) Facilitate completion of a portable chest x-ray.
C) Hyperoxygenate the patient and suction the airway.
D) Reposition the endotracheal tube and reassess.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Anatomical differences between the right and left bronchus can cause intubation of only the right main stem bronchus,leading to decreased oxygenation.If the nurse does not hear lung sounds on the left,this possibility should be considered,and the tube must be repositioned.The other actions will delay the child's receiving adequate oxygenation.

A Child in the Emergency Department Has Just Undergone Emergent