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Which action should you take next?

  • A. Reassure the client that the ventilator will do the work of breathing for her.
  • B. Manually ventilate the client while you assess possible reasons for the high pressure alarm.
  • C. Increase the FiO2 on the ventilator to 100% in preparation for endotracheal suctioning.
  • D. Insert an oral airway to prevent the client from biting on the endotracheal tube.
Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B. High pressure alarms and desaturation require immediate manual ventilation and assessment for causes. Reassurance (A) is insufficient. Increasing FiO2 (C) and inserting an oral airway (D) are secondary actions.