A patient who is endotracheally intubated and on mechanical ventilation has a decreasing oxygen saturation level with an increasing heart rate.What is the nurse's priority action?
A) Ensure the airway is clear.
B) Auscultate lung sounds.
C) Reposition the patient.
D) Reposition the endotracheal tube.
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