A patient who is intubated is demonstrating rhonchi and has a pulse oximeter reading of 92%, soft abdomen, heart rate 88 bpm, and blood pressure 98/54 mmHg. Which intervention is the nurse's first priority?

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Suctioning the patient is the first priority to clear the airway of secretions, which could be causing the rhonchi and potentially contributing to the low pulse oximeter reading.

A Patient Who Is Intubated Is Demonstrating Rhonchi and Has