The acute medical nurse is preparing to wean a patient from the ventilator. Which assessment parameter is most important for the nurse to assess?

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Before weaning a patient from mechanical ventilation, it is most important to have baseline ABG levels. During the weaning process, $\mathrm{ABG}$ levels will be checked to assess how the patient is tolerating the procedure. Other assessment parameters are relevant, but less critical. Measuring fluid volume intake and output is always important when a patient is being mechanically ventilated. Prior attempts at weaning and ECG results are documented on the patients record, and the nurse can refer to them before the weaning process begins.

The Acute Medical Nurse Is Preparing to Wean a Patient