Which action is appropriate in the care of a patient who is on mechanical ventilation?
1. Instruct the respiratory therapist to check the ventilator settings and alarms.
2. Auscultate the lungs bilaterally to ensure that both lungs are being ventilated.
3. Disconnect the alarms before suctioning or before turning the patient.
4. Perform endotracheal suctioning every 15 minutes, using sterile technique.
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