Which of the Following Physician's Orders Should the Nurse Question

question 6

Multiple Choice

Which of the following physician's orders should the nurse question for a patient who is intubated and being mechanically ventilated?

• A)endotracheal suctioning every hour
• B)endotracheal suctioning as needed
• C)maintain NPO status while patient is ventilated
• D)intake and output every four hours

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Definitions:

Psyche

The term used to describe the human mind or soul, encompassing mental, emotional, and spiritual components of an individual.

Libido

In psychoanalytic theory, it refers to the sexual drive or desire as a primary motivating force in human behavior.

Ego

In psychoanalytic theory, the part of the psyche that experiences and reacts to the outside world and thus mediates between the primitive drives of the id and the demands of the social and physical environment.

Principle of Opposites

The concept that states opposing forces or tendencies are inherent in the human psyche and are necessary for balance and psychological development.