A Patient Is Placed in Ventilator Support with the Diagnosis

question 27

Multiple Choice

A patient is placed in ventilator support with the diagnosis of botulism and failure to thrive. Which nursing actions would be most appropriate for this patient? Select all that apply.

• A)maintaining intravenous fluids at KVO (keep vein open)
• B)assessing bowel sounds once a shift
• C)referring the patient for a physical therapy consult
• D)recording the patient's ongoing calorie count
• E)assessing the patient's urinary output every hour

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Definitions:

Shield Law

Legislation designed to protect reporters' privilege, preventing journalists from being forced to testify about their sources in court.

Journalistic Sources

Individuals, reports, documents, or datasets that provide information or data to journalists.

Compelled

Forced to do something or feeling a strong urge or pressure to perform an action.

Takings Clause

A provision in the Fifth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution that prohibits the government from taking private property for public use without fair compensation.