Posted: July 22nd, 2017

For a male client with an endotracheal (ET) tube, which nursing action is most essential?

For a male client with an endotracheal (ET) tube, which nursing action is most essential?

A. Auscultating the lungs for bilateral breath sounds
B. Turning the client from side to side every 2 hours
C. Monitoring serial blood gas values every 4 hours
D. Providing frequent oral hygiene