An extubated client is demonstrating respiratory stridor. The nurse's best action is to: Select one: a. continue the current treatment plan, because this is normal after extubation. b. increase oxygen flow via a nasal cannula. C. assess for the presence of the gag reflex. d. prepare for reintubation.

An extubated client is demonstrating respiratory stridor. The nurse's best action is to: Select one: a. continue the current treatment plan, because this is normal after extubation. b. increase oxygen flow via a nasal cannula. C. assess for the presence of the gag reflex. d. prepare for reintubation.

Basic Clinical Lab Competencies for Respiratory Care: An Integrated Approach

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Chapter7: Phlebotomy

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