When the patient is connected to the ventilator,the nurse should: (Select all that apply.)

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Verify that the ET or tracheostomy tube is positioned properly during an inspiratory and expiratory cycle by listening to both lungs and assessing chest wall symmetry.A properly placed artificial airway will ensure that both lungs are ventilated equally.Improper airway placement will lead to unilateral lung ventilation.Note and mark the level of the ET at the lips or nares.This provides a baseline for depth of tube placement and ensures that the tube is not too close to the carina or in the right mainstem bronchus.Set up suction equipment,including oral suctioning,to provide airway care and suctioning as needed of the ET or tracheostomy tube,to prevent plugging of the airway,and to reduce the risk for infection.Perform mouth care at least 4 times per 24 hours.Use a toothbrush and a solution such as chlorhexidine,which is effective in reducing oral bacteria and the risk for ventilator-associated pneumonia.

When the Patient Is Connected to the Ventilator,the Nurse Should