An Intubated, Mechanically Ventilated Neonate Developed a Pneumothorax of the Right

An intubated, mechanically ventilated neonate developed a pneumothorax of the right lung. What could the respiratory therapist recommend to help the injured lung to heal?

A) Selectively place the endotracheal tube into the left mainstem bronchus.
B) Selectively place the endotracheal tube into the right mainstem bronchus.
C) Replace the endotracheal tube with a tracheostomy tube.
D) Change to continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) .

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