While assessing a 4-year-old patient who has recently been placed on CPAP via a face mask, the nurse notes that the patient is becoming increasingly anxious and agitated. Which intervention should the nurse perform first?
a. Assess mask placement and reposition the face mask.
b. Perform endotracheal intubation and keep the level of positive pressure the same.
c. Change to a nasal mask interface, if needed, and administer a sedative.
d. Increase the level of positive pressure and use distraction techniques.