A Patient Was Admitted to the Critical Care Unit After

question 12

Multiple Choice

A patient was admitted to the critical care unit after a left pneumonectomy.The patient is receiving 40% oxygen via a simple facemask.The morning chest radiography study reveals right lower lobe pneumonia.After eating breakfast, the patient suddenly vomits and aspirates.The patient becomes agitated, has decreased level of consciousness, and has an inability to maintain saturation.The nurse expects the next action will include

• A) placing the patient on a mechanical ventilator.
• B) change in antibiotics to control infection.
• C) suctioning and repositioning.
• D) administering a sedative to control anxiety.

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