The nurse notes premature ventricular contractions (PVCs) while suctioning a patient's endotracheal tube. Which next action by the nurse is indicated?
A) Plan to suction the patient more frequently.
B) Decrease the suction pressure to 80 mm Hg.
C) Give antidysrhythmic medications per protocol.
D) Stop and ventilate the patient with 100% oxygen.
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