In the Critically Ill Patient,an Incomplete Assessment And/or Management of Pain

question 12

Multiple Choice

In the critically ill patient,an incomplete assessment and/or management of pain or anxiety may be hampered by which of the following? (Select all that apply.)

• A) Administration of neuromuscular blocking agents
• B) Delirium
• C) Effective nurse communication and assessment skills
• D) Nonverbal patients

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