When ensuring proper patient intubation, what technique should be used to verify correct tube placement, if direct visualization is not possible?
A)Auscultation of bilateral lung sounds when bagging
B)Placing your mouth over the tube and blowing into it
C)Watching for the patient's chest cavity to inflate
D)Verifying the patient has an adequate SPO2 reading

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Auscultation of bilateral lung sounds when bagging can be used in place of direct visualization to ensure proper endotracheal tube placement.

When Ensuring Proper Patient Intubation, What Technique Should Be Used