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

question 30

Multiple Choice

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?

• A)Suction the patient.
• B)Contact the physician.
• C)Turn the patient on his side.
• D)Silence the alarm.