A Patient with Acute Lung Failure Has Been on a Ventilator

question 3

Multiple Choice

A patient with acute lung failure has been on a ventilator for 3 days and is being considered for weaning.When entering the room,the ventilator inoperative alarm sounds.What action should the nurse take FIRST?

• A) Troubleshoot the ventilator until the problem is found.
• B) Take the patient off the ventilator and manually ventilate.
• C) Call the respiratory therapist for help.
• D) Silence the ventilator alarms until the problem is resolved.

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