The nurse notes these ventilator setting change orders. What nursing intervention is indicated?

Mode: Assist control
FIO2: 0.60
Rate: 12
Tidal volume: 1600 ml


1. Carry out the orders as written.
2. Verify the respiratory rate.
3. Verify the mode.
4. Verify the tidal volume.


Answer: 4

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