A 19 year-old patient being administered PEEP begins to have copious amounts of secretions that she says she ""just cannot cough up."" Which of the following nursing actions is most appropriate at this time?
1) Assess the patient further and utilize bedside suction equipment.
2) Assess O2 sats and continue to monitor patient if results are 95% or above.
3) Obtain respiratory therapy consult.
4) Obtain an order for a mucolytic agent from the physician.
