In the Nursing Care of a Client Recently Intubated and Placed

question 24

Multiple Choice

In the nursing care of a client recently intubated and placed on mechanical ventilation, the nursing action that would take highest priority is

• A) assessing for pedal pulses regularly.
• B) monitoring blood pressure frequently.
• C) monitoring temperature every 4 hours.
• D) turning the client every 2 hours.

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Definitions:

Negative Feedback

Feedback that inhibits change.

Blood Sugar

The concentration of glucose in the bloodstream, critical for energy production and regulated by insulin in the body.

Insulin Secretion

The process by which the pancreas releases insulin, a hormone that helps regulate blood sugar levels, into the bloodstream in response to glucose.

Cardiovascular Disease

A class of diseases that involve the heart or blood vessels, including coronary artery disease, hypertension, and stroke.