The nurse is caring for a patient after a lung transplant.Which intervention would be a priority for the nurse?

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Ventilation settings are determined partially by the underlying disease process and patient progression.Regular suctioning of secretions is crucial to maintain airway clearance.Extubation is performed after satisfactory gas exchange and lung mechanics are accomplished,and most patients are extubated within 24 to 48 hours.Evaluation for graft dysfunction,reperfusion injury,gas trapping,and phrenic nerve injury is ongoing.Early mobilization after extubation is essential for improved pulmonary toilet and helps prevent reintubation.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient After a Lung