Mrs. Z has ARDS. She is ventilated with an FIO2 at 50%, 5 cm H2O of PEEP, tidal volume of 750 cc, and rate of 16 . Coarse rhonchi are heard over upper airways, her SaO2 has dropped to 85% and she is agitated. Which action should the nurse take?
A) Increase the PEEP
B) Reposition the patient
C) Perform endotracheal suctioning
D) Obtain an order for a chest radiograph
C
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