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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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