A nurse is monitoring a patient who was recently intubated….

A nurse is monitoring a patient who was recently intubated. Which of the following signsAn adult admitted with septic pneumonia is emergently orotracheally intubated in the ED. The nurse begins post-intubation assessment. Which findings indicate the endotracheal tube (ETT) is correctly placed? indicate that the endotracheal tube (ETT) is placed correctly? (Select all that apply)

Case: A 70-year-old with severe hypoxemia and increasing agi…

Case: A 70-year-old with severe hypoxemia and increasing agitation requires rapid-sequence intubation (RSI). The nurse prepares pre-intubation medications. Which medications are appropriate to administer immediately before the intubation attempt as part of RSI? (Select all that apply.)

Ms. Antonova is a 70-year-old woman with a history of hypert…

Ms. Antonova is a 70-year-old woman with a history of hypertension and takes 40mg oral furosemide every morning. She has come to the Emergency Department accompanied by her daughter for a complaint of generalized weakness. Which action is appropriate for the nurse to take?

A 63-year-old with severe pneumonia is intubated after faili…

A 63-year-old with severe pneumonia is intubated after failing high-flow oxygen. Immediately after insertion, the monitor shows SpO₂ 89%, BP 118/70, HR 110. Breath sounds are diminished on the left and present on the right. Condensation is visible in the tube. Which action should the nurse perform first to verify and optimize endotracheal tube placement?