A patient receiving mechanical ventilation has developed a temperature of 99.9° F with purulent secretions over the last 12 hours. The respiratory therapist has also noted a steady increase in peak inspiratory pressure. What initial recommendation should be made to address these changes?
A. Initiate bronchial hygiene therapy.
B. Obtain a sputum gram stain.
C. Administer IPV.
D. Insert a CASS tube.
Answer: B. Obtain a sputum gram stain.
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