A nurse walks into the room of a patient on mechanical venti…

A nurse walks into the room of a patient on mechanical ventilation and hears a low-pressure alarm sounding. The ventilator screen shows a sudden drop in delivered tidal volume. The patient is restless and attempting to sit up. Which of the following should the nurse do first?

A 68-year-old patient in the ICU has a hemoglobin level of 6…

A 68-year-old patient in the ICU has a hemoglobin level of 6.9 g/dL following abdominal surgery. The patient is alert but reports dizziness when sitting up, and vital signs include BP 92/58 mmHg and HR 112 bpm. Which of the following nursing interventions are appropriate at this time? (Select all that apply.)