A Patient in the Intensive Care Unit Requires Mechanical Ventilation,a

question 10

Multiple Choice

A patient in the intensive care unit requires mechanical ventilation,a wound VAC system,patient-controlled analgesia,and an intravenous infusion device.Which safety precaution should the nurse implement in the health care setting?

• A) Using two-pronged plugs
• B) Never operating equipment without previous instruction
• C) Using an extension cord to accommodate plugs for all the equipment
• D) Never using equipment without having another nurse assist

Learn about different individual learning and processing styles.

Understand the structure and purpose of "I" statements in communication.

Recognize the importance of addressing communication issues promptly and effectively.

Understand the basic concepts of probability, including independent and dependent events.

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