A Patient Is Placed in Ventilator Support with the Diagnosis

question 34

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?

• 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) monitoring total parenteral nutrition infusion
• E) assessing urinary output every hour

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