When the ventilator alarm sounds, the nurse finds the ICU patient lying in bed holding the endotracheal tube (ET). Which action would the nurse take first?

Assess for respiratory distress and offer reassurance to the patient.

Support oxygenation as needed by applying a nasal cannula or manually ventilating the patient with 100

Immediately call the health care provider and assess the need to reintubate.

Provide sedation and place patient on their left side.