Nursing · Critical Care
A patient on a mechanical ventilator suddenly triggers a high-pressure limit alarm. What should the nurse's immediate action be?
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- 1Reduce the rate of intravenous fluids
- 2Notify the family members regarding the alarm status
- 3Assess the patient and check for airway obstruction or kinked tubing✓
- 4Increase the fraction of inspired oxygen (FiO2)
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Assess the patient and check for airway obstruction or kinked tubing
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