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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