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A patient with ARDS is on a mechanical ventilator and is becoming increasingly restless with a heart rate of 128. The SaO2 is 88% and the ventilator settings are FiO2 50%; PEEP 8 cm; AC 10 with a total respiratory rate of 30; and a tidal volume of 700 mL. There are coarse rhonchi audible in all lung fields. The appropriate nursing action would be to:
1. Hyperoxygenate with 100% oxygen and suction the patient.
2. Administer the ordered neuromuscular blockade medications.
3. Increase the FiO2 to 60% and tidal volume to 750 mL for 2 minutes.
4. Increase the PEEP to 10 cm and sedate the patient.
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Understanding the Essentials of Critical Care Nursing


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Can't believe you even gave me an explanation, really appreciate your help. Problem solved
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Always more than happy to help on here
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