A patient who is receiving positive pressure ventilation is scheduled for a spontaneous breathing trial (SBT) . Which finding by the nurse is most likely to result in postponing the SBT?
A) New ST segment elevation is noted on the cardiac monitor.
B) Enteral feedings are being given through an orogastric tube.
C) Scattered rhonchi are heard when auscultating breath sounds.
D) hydromorphone (Dilaudid) is being used to treat postoperative pain.
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