A patient is being manually weaned from mechanical ventilation. What nursing intervention is indicated?
1. Suction the patient once the ventilator is removed.
2. Have intubation equipment at the bedside.
3. Project a calm and confident manner.
4. Change the ventilator settings so the patient can breathe spontaneously between set breaths.
Answer: 3
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