The nurse hears a ventilator alarm from the hallway. Which action should the nurse take first?
a. Call for help.
b. Check the patient.
c. Turn off the alarm.
d. Check the ventilator.
ANS: B
Always check the patient first—in case the patient needs support while the ventilator is being checked. C. D. Once it is assured that the patient is safe, the machine can be checked. A. The nurse would need to check the patient and ventilator before calling for help.
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