According to the "E" in the DOPE mnemonic, which of the following actions should you perform to troubleshoot inadequate ventilation in a patient with a tracheostomy tube?
A. Attempt to pass a suction catheter into the tube.
B. Listen to breath sounds to assess for a pneumothorax.
C. Look for blood or other secretions in the tube.
D. Check the mechanical ventilator for malfunction.
Ans: D. Check the mechanical ventilator for malfunction.
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