The nurse is assessing a patient with an endotracheal tube on mechanical ventilation.Which assessment finding indicates a partially deflated cuff?

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A partially deflated cuff allows secretions to enter the trachea and permits vocalization.Other signs of an underinflated cuff are decreased exhaled tidal volume,a flaccid test balloon on the tube,and gurgling on expiration.An overinflated cuff can cause spasmodic coughing and a tense test balloon on the tube.

The Nurse Is Assessing a Patient with an Endotracheal Tube