How should the nurse determine if the patient on mechanical ventilation has an improperly placed airway and unilateral lung inflation?

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Verify placement of artificial airway through auscultation of lung sounds and verification of distal tip marking on endotracheal tube.Determine that the tube is placed securely.This prevents migration of the tube into the right or left bronchus and accidental extubation.
Many factors can cause blood pressure fluctuations.Auscultation of lung sounds verifies placement of an artificial airway.Many factors can cause fluctuations in respiratory rate.Auscultation of lung sounds verifies placement of an artificial airway.Always assess the patient first.Once the patient is determined to be safe,the settings for the ventilator alarm can be checked as well.

How Should the Nurse Determine If the Patient on Mechanical