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To Maintain Proper Cuff Pressure of an Endotracheal Tube (ET)when

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To maintain proper cuff pressure of an endotracheal tube (ET) when the patient is on mechanical ventilation,the nurse should


A) inflate the cuff with a minimum of 10 mL of air.
B) inflate the cuff until the pilot balloon is firm on palpation.
C) inject air into the cuff until a manometer shows 15 mm Hg pressure.
D) inject air into the cuff until a slight leak is heard only at peak inflation.

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