An adult patient is in respiratory failure and requires mechanical ventilation. The nurse who is caring for the patient should:
A) Set the machine to deliver tidal volume between 10 and 15 mL/kg.
B) Record the patient's peak expiratory pressure.
C) Measure carbon dioxide partial pressure after 30 minutes of ventilation.
D) Monitor the patient's blood pressure every 15 minutes.
Ans: A
Feedback: The nurse who is caring for this patient should set the machine to deliver tidal volume between 10 and 15 mL/kg, record the patient's peak inspiratory pressure, measure carbon dioxide partial pressure after 20 minutes of ventilation, and adjust the machine to deliver the lowest level of oxygen to maintain oxygenation (80 to 100 mm Hg).
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