A patient's chest radiograph indicates pneumonia and atelectasis of the left upper lobe.Which type of suction catheter should be used to ensure the catheter enters the left lung?

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The Coudé catheter's angled tip design permits the selective entry into the right or left mainstem bronchus.To maximize the usefulness of this catheter design,you must pay close attention to the tip position on entering the patient's airway or an artificial airway.By advancing the catheter and selectively rotating the tip right or left,the chance of entering the desired bronchus is increased.

A Patient's Chest Radiograph Indicates Pneumonia and Atelectasis of the Left