A 45-year-old patient diagnosed with pneumonia has received appropriate antibiotic therapy. Radiographic resolution is most often seen within what time period?

Hollow-needle catheters do not have:

a. a Teflon tube. c. "wings" for guidance and securing. b. a metal stylet. d. clear tubing.

When using a rigid suction catheter to remove fluids from the airway, it should be inserted:

A) only between the cheek and gums. B) only as far as you can see. C) until you feel resistance. D) to the level of the epiglottis.