99. A patient with acute respiratory failure is on mechanical ventilation and develops sudden onset of agitation and respiratory distress. What is the immediate nursing action?
A.
Increase sedation immediately
B.
Assess the patient for acute changes (e.g., pneumothorax, ETT displacement, secretions), and troubleshoot ventilator alarms
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C.
Administer a diuretic
D.
Disconnect the patient from the ventilator
📖 Additional Information
Increase sedation immediately
Assess the patient for acute changes (e.g., pneumothorax, ETT displacement, secretions), and troubleshoot ventilator alarms
