A patient being mechanically ventilated is demonstrating hypoxia, with a pulse oximeter reading of 88%. After ensuring the integrity of the ventilator tubing and assessing the patient, the nurse auscultates adventitious lung sounds. Which action should the nurse take next?

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Suctioning the patient can help remove secretions that may be obstructing the airway, potentially improving oxygenation and resolving the hypoxia indicated by the pulse oximeter reading.

A Patient Being Mechanically Ventilated Is Demonstrating Hypoxia, with a Pulse