Multiple Choice
The nurse is caring for a ventilator-dependent client with neuromuscular degenerative disease and observes the plethysmograph waveform in the image below. What is the nurse's immediate action?
A) Assess level of consciousness, skin temperature, and color
B) Disconnect pulse oximeter device from the client and restart it
C) Preoxygenate with 100% oxygen and perform endotracheal suction
D) Reset the high and low alarm parameters on the pulse oximeter device
Correct Answer:
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Correct Answer:
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