The First Step in the Assessment and Documentation of Patient-Ventilator

Multiple Choice

The first step in the assessment and documentation of patient-ventilator interaction following placement of a patient on a mechanical ventilator is which of the following?

A) Verifying physician's orders.
B) Verifying a passing operational verification procedure.
C) Checking the integrity of the ventilator circuit and the humidifier system.
D) Assessment of the patient's vital signs, breath sounds, and level of consciousness.