A Patient's Ventilator Settings Are Going to Be Modified to Include

question 12

Multiple Choice

A patient's ventilator settings are going to be modified to include positive end expiratory pressure (PEEP) .What nursing action is most important?

• A)Suction the patient before and after the change.
• B)Monitor vital signs frequently.
• C)Notify the physician of abrupt increases in oxygenation.
• D)Monitor breath sounds at least every 15 minutes.

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