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To maintain proper cuff pressure of an endotracheal tube (ET) when the patient is on
mechanical ventilation, the nurse should
a. inflate the cuff with a minimum of 10 mL of air.
b. inflate the cuff until the pilot balloon is firm on palpation.
c. inject air into the cuff until a manometer shows 15 mm Hg pressure.
d. inject air into the cuff until a slight leak is heard only at peak inflation.

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Answer: B. Inflate the cuff until the pilot balloon is firm on palpation.

Explanation:

Endotracheal tubes (ET) have a balloon near the tip of the tube, that is used to create a closed system between the patient's airway and the mechanical ventilation machine. The balloon prevents air leaking from the system. The pilot balloon near the opposite tip of the ET should be firm on palpation. Also, tubes should be tested and lubricated before inserting them

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