After reviewing the laboratory results and assessing the patient,the perioperative nurse determines that the patient's nursing diagnosis is Impaired Gas Exchange related to surgical intervention.Select the appropriate nursing intervention that is related to assisting the patient to experience adequate gas exchange during the surgical procedure.

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The nurse should collaborate in positioning the patient to provide access to the endotracheal tube,enable efficient ventilatory function,and prevent injury.Verify that a double-lumen endotracheal tube with a soft,inflatable cuff is available for the anesthesia provider.The nurse should collaborate in obtaining equipment and monitoring arterial blood gases (ABGs);document results.Obtain equipment and assist with patient preparation for hemodynamic monitoring:electrocardiogram (ECG),CO₂ analyzer,pulse oximeter,arterial pressure line,and central venous pressure line;the nurse should collaborate with the anesthesia provider in evaluating results provided by these monitoring devices during the procedure.

After Reviewing the Laboratory Results and Assessing the Patient,the Perioperative