The client receiving mechanical ventilation has become more restless over the course of the shift.Which is the nurse's first action?

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Increasing restlessness in a client being mechanically ventilated may mean that the client is not receiving sufficient oxygen.It can also be a manifestation of pain.When in doubt,determining the adequacy of ventilation has the highest priority.The nurse would not sedate the client until the cause of the restlessness has been addressed.The nurse would call the provider if the cause could not be determined and addressed,or if the client's status deteriorated.

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