Mr. B is mechanically ventilated at an assist-control rate of 18 breaths/min. He is very agitated and seems to be fighting the ventilator. The alarm is indicating "high pressure." Which of the following actions would be most beneficial?
A) Turn off the alarm until Mr. B. calms down.
B) Increase the rate on the ventilator.
C) Increase the fraction of inspired oxygen (FIO2).
D) Obtain an order for sedation.
D
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1. Hospice 2. Home healthcare 3. Assisted-living center 4. Extended-care facility
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