The nurse is caring for a client who was orally intubated ye…
The nurse is caring for a client who was orally intubated yesterday for respiratory distress due to pneumonia. She is on AC mode. Her ventilator settings are: RR 14, FiO₂ 40%, PEEP 5 cm H₂O, VT 400 mL.While suctioning, you hear air escaping from around her mouth, and the ventilator alarm shows “low exhaled tidal volume.” The client appears anxious. Vital signs: HR 112, RR 26, SpO₂ 89%.Which action should the nurse perform first?
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