The nurse is caring for a ventilated patient with respiratory failure who is restless and anxious. The nurse notes that the pulse oximetry saturation is decreasing as the patient becomes more agitated. Which action would the nurse take next? Increase the FiO2 on the ventilator. Suction the lungs. Provide sedation. Reposition the patient onto the side.
[Answered]: The nurse is caring for a ventilated patient with…
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