A patient being mechanically ventilated is demonstrating hypoxia, with a pulse oximeter reading of 88%. After ensuring the integrity of the ventilator tubing and assessing the patient, the nurse auscultates adventitious lung sounds. Which action should the nurse take next?
A) Suction the patient.
B) Contact the physician.
C) Turn the patient on the side.
D) Silence the alarm.
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