BS Nursing Clinical Practicum
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130. A patient on a ventilator suddenly becomes agitated and begins to fight the ventilator. What is your immediate priority?

A. Administer a sedative without physician order
B. Assess for potential causes (e.g., pain, tube dislodgement, anxiety) and notify physician
C. Silence the alarms and leave the room
D. Increase the ventilator settings

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  • Administer a sedative without physician order
  • Assess for potential causes (e.g., pain, tube dislodgement, anxiety) and notify physician
  • Silence the alarms and leave the room
  • Increase the ventilator settings

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