An Intubated Client's Oxygen Saturation Has Dropped to 88

question 6

Multiple Choice

An intubated client's oxygen saturation has dropped to 88%.What action by the nurse takes priority?

• A) Determine if the tube is kinked.
• B) Ensure all connections are patent.
• C) Listen to the client's lung sounds.
• D) Suction the endotracheal tube.

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