The nurse is assisting with endotracheal intubation and understands that correct placement of the endotracheal tube in the trachea would be identified by which of the following?

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The position of the tube is assessed after intubation through auscultation of breath sounds,carbon dioxide testing,and chest x-ray.Auscultation of air over the epigastrium indicates placement in the esophagus rather than the trachea.Fogging of the ET tube does not indicate correct placement.

The Nurse Is Assisting with Endotracheal Intubation and Understands That