Multiple Choice
A patient with acute lung failure has been on a ventilator for 3 days and is being considered for weaning.When entering the room,the ventilator inoperative alarm sounds.What action should the nurse take FIRST?
A) Troubleshoot the ventilator until the problem is found.
B) Take the patient off the ventilator and manually ventilate.
C) Call the respiratory therapist for help.
D) Silence the ventilator alarms until the problem is resolved.
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