The Intensive Care Nurse Is Caring for an Intubated Client

question 16

Multiple Choice

The intensive care nurse is caring for an intubated client who has severe sepsis that led to acute respiratory distress.Which nursing intervention is most appropriate during this stage of sepsis?

• A) Check blood glucose levels every 4 hours.
• B) Monitor intake and urinary output twice each shift.
• C) Decrease ventilator rate and tidal volume.
• D) Administer prescribed low-dose corticosteroids.

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