A patient on a ventilator alarm sounds “high pressure”. What is the immediate action by the nurse?
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Correct answer: Check for kinks, secretions, biting on the tube, or other obstruction
High pressure alarm indicates possible obstruction or secretions; immediate check required – safety/emergency priority.
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