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22. A patient on mechanical ventilation is asynchronous with the ventilator, fighting the breath. What is the immediate action?

A. Increase the respiratory rate
B. Assess for pain, anxiety, secretion buildup, or inadequate sedation, and troubleshoot ventilator settings
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C. Decrease the tidal volume
D. Disconnect the patient from the ventilator

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  • Increase the respiratory rate
  • Assess for pain, anxiety, secretion buildup, or inadequate sedation, and troubleshoot ventilator settings
  • Decrease the tidal volume
  • Disconnect the patient from the ventilator

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