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19. A patient is on mechanical ventilation. The low exhaled tidal volume alarm sounds. What is the critical initial nursing assessment?

A. Assess for patient pain
B. Assess for a leak in the ventilator circuit, cuff leak, or patient disconnection
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C. Check the patient's temperature
D. Document the alarm

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  • Assess for patient pain
  • Assess for a leak in the ventilator circuit, cuff leak, or patient disconnection
  • Check the patient's temperature
  • Document the alarm

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