For what purpose is a chest radiograph obtained after endotracheal tube insertion?
A) To check for pneumonia.
B) To ensure proper placement/position.
C) To check for puncture of the trachea.
D) All of these are reasons to obtain a chest radiograph after endotracheal tube insertion.

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A chest radiograph should always be obtained immediately after endotracheal intubation to ensure proper positioning because clinical evaluation (bilateral breath sounds,symmetric thoracic expansion,and palpation of the tube in the sternal notch)does not allow detection of the majority of malpositioned tubes.

For What Purpose Is a Chest Radiograph Obtained After Endotracheal