Which of the following is likely to increase the likelihood of damage to the tracheal mucosa?
A) maintaining cuff pressures below 20 to 25 mm Hg
B) using the minimal leak technique for inflation
C) using a low-residual-volume, low-compliance cuff
D) monitoring intracuff pressures every 1 to 2 hours
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