The nurse is assessing a patient who is intubated and on a ventilator.When listening above the sternal notch with a stethoscope,the nurse notes a minimal amount of air leak at the end of inspiration.Which action by the nurse is appropriate?
A) Remove all air from the cuff and reinflate the cuff until no air leak is present.
B) Note that the cuff is properly inflated.
C) Notify the health care provider.
D) Suction the patient.
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