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A Patient Being Mechanically Ventilated Is Demonstrating Hypoxia, with a Pulse

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A patient being mechanically ventilated is demonstrating hypoxia, with a pulse oximeter reading of 88%. After ensuring the integrity of the ventilator tubing and assessing the patient, the nurse auscultates adventitious lung sounds. Which action should the nurse take next?


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Consultative Decision

A decision made by a leader after receiving information, advice, or opinions from group members.

Leader Makes Decision

A leadership approach where the leader is the primary decision maker, often with little or no consultation with team members.

Consultative Decisions

involve making choices based on advice and feedback from others, combining individual judgment with collective input.

Group Decisions

The process in which multiple individuals come together to analyze a problem and make a decision collectively.

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