The ability to take appropriate action with little direction is known as __________.

How does galvanic skin response (GSR) biofeedback work?

What will be an ideal response?

The therapist is performing endotracheal suctioning on a patient who has thick tracheobronchial secretions. The patient's nurse suggests that the therapist instill 5 ml of normal saline directly down the ETT to thin the patient's secretions. How should the therapist respond to this suggestion?

A. Comply with the nurse's suggestion. B. Tactfully inform the nurse that 5 ml of sterile water would produce better results. C. Enlighten the nurse that her suggestion has little to no merit. D. Instill 10 ml of normal saline, instead of 5 ml.