The nurse is teaching a student nurse the use of mechanical ventilators for clients in ventilatory failure. Which of the following is an accurate teaching point regarding this procedure?
A) A mechanical ventilator is a machine that can be connected to the client via an ET.
B) Mechanical ventilation is used if a client can achieve adequate tissue oxygenation.
C) A mechanical ventilator is a machine that forces carbon dioxide into the lungs.
D) In all settings, the nurse is responsible for adjusting the settings on the ventilator.
A
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Mechanical ventilation is necessary when a client is unable to achieve adequate tissue oxygenation or to expire adequate amounts of carbon dioxide with use of supplemental oxygen. A mechanical ventilator is a machine that forces supplemental oxygen, air, or both into the lungs. The ventilator is connected to the client via an ET or a tracheostomy tube. Often, a respiratory therapist maintains or adjusts the settings per medical orders.
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