A Child Is Being Weaned from the Ventilator

question 36

Multiple Choice

A child is being weaned from the ventilator.He is awake and alert but getting increasingly tired.Which action by the nurse is the most appropriate?

• A) Cluster nursing care so the child is able to get uninterrupted periods of rest.
• B) Collaborate with other health team members to slow or stop the weaning process.
• C) Draw a blood sample for blood gas analysis, and compare the results to the last blood gas values.
• D) Have all of the child's visitors leave to allow the child to take a short nap.

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