BS Nursing Critical Care Nursing
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102. A nurse is troubleshooting a mechanical ventilator alarm “low pressure.” What is the technical troubleshooting step?

A. Increase the PEEP
B. Check for a leak in the ventilator circuit or patient disconnection
C. Decrease the tidal volume
D. Increase the respiratory rate

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  • Increase the PEEP
  • Check for a leak in the ventilator circuit or patient disconnection
  • Decrease the tidal volume
  • Increase the respiratory rate

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