A Patient Is Being Mechanically Ventilated with SIMV at a Rate

question 4

Multiple Choice

A patient is being mechanically ventilated with SIMV at a rate of

• A) The rate could be too high for this mode.
• B) The patient will be more comfortable with a different mode.
• 25. The nurse would question this order for which reason?
• C) The patient is not receiving enough sedation.
• D) SIMV is always used in combination with PEEP.

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Exhibiting aggression or hostility through words, including insults, threats, or bullying language.

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Exhibiting behavior that involves physical force intended to harm or damage others or objects.

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Emotional or mental injury inflicted upon an individual, which can result from experiences such as stress, trauma, or abuse.

Aggression

A range of behaviors that can result in both physical and psychological harm to oneself, others, or objects in the environment, often manifesting as anger or hostility.