The endotracheal tube is primarily intended to:

The endotracheal tube is primarily intended to:
A . Be placed into the esophagus
B . Provide a medication route
C . Be inserted into the trachea
D . Be used as a means of suctioning the hypopharynx

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Answer: C

Explanation:

By inserting the endotracheal tube in to the trachea you isolate the trachea from the esophagus therefore creating a patent airway.