Before a ventilator is used,an operational verification check is performed.A simple variation of this procedure is also performed under which of the following circumstances?
A) Before a blood gas sample is obtained.
B) When the physician's order specifies a change in ventilator settings.
C) Before a patient is reconnected to a ventilator after the ventilator circuit has been changed or disassembled for any reason.
D) Before the patient's hemodynamic status is monitored.

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Options A,B,and D refer to times when a patient-ventilator system checks are performed.
BOX 8-2 Simple Verification of Ventilator Operation
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Before a Ventilator Is Used,an Operational Verification Check Is Performed