A Patient Who Is Endotracheally Intubated and on Mechanical Ventilation

question 1

Multiple Choice

A patient who is endotracheally intubated and on mechanical ventilation has a decreasing oxygen saturation level with an increasing heart rate.What is the nurse's priority action?

• A)Ensure the airway is clear.
• B)Auscultate lung sounds.
• C)Reposition the patient.
• D)Reposition the endotracheal tube.

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Normal Balance

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