The paramedic should be especially diligent when confirming tube placement following blind nasotracheal intubation because:
A) the ET tube cannot be secured effectively when it is in the nose.
B) most patients who are intubated nasally are extremely combative.
C) he or she did not visualize the tube passing between the vocal cords.
D) most nasotracheal intubation attempts result in esophageal placement.
Answer: C) he or she did not visualize the tube passing between the vocal cords.
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