The nurse is caring for a mechanically ventilated patient and responds to a high inspiratory pressure alarm.Recognizing possible causes for the alarm,the nurse assesses for which of the following? (Select all that apply.)
A) Coughing or attempting to talk
B) Disconnection from the ventilator
C) Kinks in the ventilator tubing
D) Need for suctioning
E) Spontaneous breathing
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