The nurse is caring for a 48-year-old patient who is intubat…
The nurse is caring for a 48-year-old patient who is intubated and on the ventilator following extensive abdominal surgery. Although the patient is on sedation, he is responsive and easy to arouse. Which of the following methods would be appropriate for the nurse to assess the patient’s pain level? (Select all that apply)
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Your patient, Mr. H was intubated and ET tube placement was confirmed. You note that the 23-cm mark on the ET tube is at the level of Mr. H’s teeth and is connected to the ventilator with the following settings: Tidal Volume= 700 ml Rate= 14 Fio2= 60 % PEEP= 10cm Mode= SIMV ABGs are obtained 30 minutes later after Mr. H is placed on the ventilator. pH= 7.31 PaCo2= 65 mmHg PaO2= 80 mmHg HC03= 20 O2 saturation – 90%Which ventilator change do you anticipate based on your analysis of the above ABG?
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The ER nurse receives a radio call from an ambulance transporting a patient who suffered chest trauma and has a severe flail chest. The nurse ensures that which of the following items needed for definitive treatment of this problem is in the treatment area being set up for this patient’s arrival?
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