You are caring for a client who is 42 years old and status post adenoidectomy. You find the client in respiratory distress when you enter his room. You ask another nurse to call the physician and bring an endotracheal tube into the room. What do you suspect?
a) Infection
b) Postoperative bleeding
c) Plugged tracheostomy tube
d) Edema of the upper airway
Answer: d) Edema of the upper airway
Explanation:
An endotracheal tube is inserted through the mouth or nose into the trachea to provide a patent airway for clients who cannot maintain an adequate airway on their own. The scenario does not indicate infection, postoperative bleeding, or a plugged tracheostomy tube. pg.550
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