The nurse responds to a ventilator pressure alarm by going to the patient's room.What should be the nurse's first action?

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The nurse's first action should be to assess for the cause of the alarm. Turning off the alarm or administering sedation may temporarily alleviate the noise or the patient's discomfort, but it does not address the underlying problem that triggered the alarm. Manually bagging the patient should only be done if necessary and based on the assessment findings. Therefore, assessing for the cause of the alarm is the priority to ensure the patient's safety and well-being.

The Nurse Responds to a Ventilator Pressure Alarm by Going