A Client Has Been in the ICU for Six Nights

question 22

Multiple Choice

A client has been in the ICU for six nights and seven days.There have been numerous activities performed on the client throughout the night shifts, alarms going off, and lights on in the client's room.VS are now stable, 0₂ saturation is 98%, the client is breathing on her own without difficulty, lab work is within normal limits, and arterial blood gas results are within normal limits.The client is irritable and paranoid, and complains of vivid dreams when dozing off to sleep.The best action for the nurse is to: (Select all that apply.)

• A)Obtain an order for a repeat arterial blood gas level.
• B)Check the oxygen tubing for kinks.
• C)Schedule all tests and procedures before 9 p.m.or after 7 a.m.
• D)Turn down the lights at night and reduce noise to a minimum.
• E)Request an order for medication to help client sleep.

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Definitions:

Homeotic Genes

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