The Nurse Is Caring for a Mechanically Ventilated Patient

question 14

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a mechanically ventilated patient.The providers are considering performing a tracheostomy because the patient is having difficulty weaning from mechanical ventilation.Related to tracheostomy,the nurse understands which of the following?

• A) Patient outcomes are better if the tracheostomy is done within a week of intubation.
• B) Percutaneous tracheostomy can be done safely at the bedside by the respiratory therapist.
• C) Procedures performed in the operating room are associated with fewer complications.
• D) The greatest risk after a percutaneous tracheostomy is accidental decannulation.

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Definitions:

Actualization

The process of realizing or achieving one’s potential or self-fulfillment, often associated with Maslow's hierarchy of needs.

Unconditional Positive Regard

The complete acceptance and support of a client by a therapist, regardless of what the client says or does, fostering an environment of safety and trust.

Transference

The redirection of feelings and desires, especially those unconsciously retained from childhood, toward a new object, often the therapist in psychotherapy.

Client-Therapist Relationship

The professional and therapeutic bond between a therapist and their client, which is critical for effective therapy, emphasizing trust, rapport, and mutual respect.