The Nurse Caring for a Child Who Is Sedated, Unconscious

question 6

Multiple Choice

The nurse caring for a child who is sedated, unconscious, and on a mechanical ventilator can expect to include which nursing intervention in the nursing care plan?

• A)Out-of-bed transfer to wheelchair
• B)Whirlpool baths
• C)Maintenance of intravenous (IV) hydration
• D)Active range-of-motion (ROM) exercises

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