When a client with a cuffed ET tube reports shortness of breath, the nurse would A) give the ordered pain medication. B) assess for a cuff leak. C) increase the level of O₂ delivery. D) elevate the head of the bed.

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If the client can talk, the cuff is not inflated. The complaint of shortness of breath is also related to the ET tube not being tightly fitted.

When a Client with a Cuffed ET Tube Reports Shortness