A Patient Is Being Admitted to the Intensive Care Unit

question 34

Multiple Choice

A patient is being admitted to the intensive care unit after cardiac surgery. Which nursing actions should the nurse include in this patient's plan of care? (Select all that apply.)

• A)Note any patient shivering.
• B)Assess breath sounds every shift.
• C)Assist in head-to-toe data collection.
• D)Place the patient in a cool environment.
• E)Connect the patient to a cardiac monitor.
• F)Palpate chest and neck for signs of crepitus.

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