A Child Who Is Intubated and Mechanically Ventilated Has an Intracranial

question 8

Multiple Choice

A child who is intubated and mechanically ventilated has an intracranial pressure monitoring device in place.The child is agitated.Which medication order would the nurse question based on the assessment data?

• A) Fentanyl (Sublimaze)
• B) Lorazepam (Ativan)
• C) Methylprednisolone (Solu-Medrol)
• D) Morphine (Astramorph)

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