The Doctor Has Just Placed an Endotracheal Tube in a Patient

The doctor has just placed an endotracheal tube in a patient and the nurse is preparing to secure the tube. The nurse should do all of the following except:

A) Suction the mouth and dry the tube before taping.
B) Check the reference mark on the tube to ensure correct placement.
C) Assess for bilateral breath sounds.
D) When securing the ties at the end of the tape, make a knot behind the patient's neck.