BCEN CFRN Practice Question
A 45-year-old male patient with multiple traumatic injuries is experiencing deteriorating respiratory status during transport. Despite optimal positioning and suctioning, the patient remains hypoxic with increasing airway resistance. What is the most appropriate next step to manage this patient's airway?
Increase oxygen flow rate
Reposition the patient
Perform endotracheal intubation
Administer a bronchodilator