Of the many oral communication skills needed by the health care professional, the MOST important for building effective patient relations is:?

You are ventilating an 85-year-old male without difficulty. A nurse tells you that the patient has dentures. To ensure a good mask seal, you should:

A) use an infant mask over the nose. B) remove the dentures. C) leave the dentures in place. D) tape the dentures in place.

Describe an esophageal stethoscope. What is the benefit of using this monitoring device during surgery?