A patient is being manually weaned from mechanical ventilation.What nursing intervention is indicated?
A)Suction the patient once the ventilator is removed.
B)Have intubation equipment at the bedside.
C)Project a calm and confident manner.
D)Change the ventilator settings so the patient can breathe spontaneously between set breaths.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Nursing intervention during manual weaning from mechanical ventilation includes projecting a calm and confident manner to help reduce the patient's anxiety and promote trust in the process. Suctioning or having intubation equipment at the bedside may not be necessary unless the patient develops respiratory distress. Changing ventilator settings is not applicable in manual weaning as the patient is gradually being transitioned to breathing without mechanical support.

A Patient Is Being Manually Weaned from Mechanical Ventilation