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A patient being mechanically ventilated has the following ventilator settings: SIMV 16, PEEP 20 cm of H2O, FiO2 45%, tidal volume .450 liters. What concerns will the nurse have for this patient?
Psychotic Symptoms
Manifestations of severe mental disorders that involve a loss of contact with reality, such as hallucinations or delusions.
Hallucinations
Perceptions in a conscious and awake state in the absence of external stimuli which have qualities of real perception.
Delusions
Firmly held erroneous beliefs that are not amenable to change in light of conflicting evidence, often observed in psychiatric conditions.
Hyperactivity
An elevated level of activity that may be characterized by restlessness, an inability to stay focused, or excessive physical movements.
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