The therаpist is perfоrming аirwаy care оn a mechanically ventilated patient whо is intubated with a Hi-Lo Evac endotracheal tube. While checking the cuff pressure, the therapist notices that pressure manometer reads 25 cm H2O, and that the vacuum pressure gauge, providing continuous suction, indicates 100 mm Hg. Inspection of the mucous collector shows that it is empty. What should the therapist do at this time?
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