A Patient with Sepsis Is Intubated for Mechanical Ventilation

question 11

Multiple Choice

A patient with sepsis is intubated for mechanical ventilation. What should the nurse include in this patient's plan of care? Select all that apply.

• A) Begin around-the-clock pain medication.
• B) Medicate with minimal amount of sedation.
• C) Set the tidal volume at 6 mL/kg/lean body weight.
• D) Maintain end-inspiratory pressures less than 30 mm H2O.
• E) Establish a weaning schedule within 48 hours of intubation.