The nurse has assisted with the intubation of a client diagnosed with status asthmaticus. What should the nurse do to verify proper placement of the endotracheal tube (ET)?

Name: The nurse has assisted with the intubation of a client diagnosed with status asthmaticus. What should the nurse do to verify proper placement of the endotracheal tube (ET)?
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Obtaining a chest x-ray is the most reliable method to verify the proper placement of an endotracheal tube after intubation.

The Nurse Has Assisted with the Intubation of a Client