The First Step in the Assessment and Documentation of Patient-Ventilator

question 1

Multiple Choice

The first step in the assessment and documentation of patient-ventilator interaction following placement of a patient on a mechanical ventilator is which of the following?

• A) Verifying physician's orders.
• B) Verifying a passing operational verification procedure.
• C) Checking the integrity of the ventilator circuit and the humidifier system.
• D) Assessment of the patient's vital signs, breath sounds, and level of consciousness.

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