A ventilator alarm shows a decrease in minute ventilation. The nurse should:
A. Reposition the client
B. Suction excess secretions
C. Drain the ventilator tubing
D. Assess breath sounds and obtain a sample for arterial blood gas levels
B
A, B, C, and D. A decrease in minute ventilation or tidal volume alarm can indicate airway secretions that require suctioning.
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