Nursing · Infection Control

Which of the following actions is most critical for a nurse to perform immediately before assisting with endotracheal intubation?

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1Keep the retention cuff continuously inflated with air prior to insertion
2Warm the endotracheal tube in a specialized warming device
3Perform thorough hand hygiene and don appropriate personal protective equipment including gloves and a mask✓
4Flush the interior of the endotracheal tube with sterile saline

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Perform thorough hand hygiene and don appropriate personal protective equipment including gloves and a mask

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