The Therapist Selects a 3

The therapist selects a 3.0-mm-diameter insertion tube to be used for flexible bronchoscopy on a neonate who requires surfactant therapy. What should the therapist do with this insertion tube at this time?

A) Prepare the insertion tube for attachment to the flexible bronchoscope.
B) Replace the 3.0-mm insertion tube with one that is 4.0 mm in diameter.
C) Substitute the 3.0-mm-diameter insertion tube with a 2.0-mm-diameter insertion tube.
D) Recommend that the physician perform rigid bronchoscopy.

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