The nurse is providing care to a patient who is mechanically ventilated. The high-pressure alarm sounds and the nurse notes a mucous plug in the endotracheal (ET) tube. Which action by the nurse is indicated?
A) Suctioning as needed
B) Inserting an oral airway
C) Assessing for asymmetrical chest rise
D) Emptying water from the ventilator tubing
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