88. A nurse is caring for a patient on mechanical ventilation. The patient’s peak inspiratory pressure (PIP) is consistently high. What is the critical initial nursing assessment?
A.
Check the patient's temperature
B.
Assess for patient-ventilator asynchrony, airway obstruction (e.g., secretions, bronchospasm), or kinks in tubing
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C.
Check the patient's blood pressure
D.
Document the PIP
📖 Additional Information
Check the patient's temperature
Assess for patient-ventilator asynchrony, airway obstruction (e.g., secretions, bronchospasm), or kinks in tubing
