An Older Female Adult Is Recovering in the Intensive Care

question 2

Multiple Choice

An older female adult is recovering in the intensive care unit from a bowel resection, but remains intubated and on a mechanical ventilator.Using the Hospital Elder Life Program (HELP) , what should the nurse implement to help prevent delirium in this older person?

• A)Assess cognition with Mini-Mental State Exam.
• B)Provide uninterrupted periods of rest and sleep.
• C)Maintain adequate sedation and pain management.
• D)Cover her eyes with protective ophthalmic ointment.

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