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ahriuashd

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Nursing care of the client receiving a neuromuscular blocking agent while on a mechanical ventilator includes to:
 
  a. avoid using mechanical ventilators, as these may startle the client.
  b. be sure to leave the call button within the client's reach.
  c. provide frequent mouth care to the client.
  d. communicate to the client what the nurse is going to do before touching the client.

Question 2

The nurse understands that the most common use of neuromuscular blockade is to:
 
  a. sedate clients with a head injury.
  b. treat the client with multiple sclerosis.
  c. facilitate intubation and mechanical ventilation.
  d. decrease spasticity and muscular rigidity.



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: D

Feedback
A Incorrect: Ventilator alarms always should be set when in use.
B Incorrect: The client is unable to speak or move and cannot use the call button.
C Incorrect: Although appropriate for the client on mechanical ventilation, it does not relate specifically to the use of a neuromuscular blocking agent.
D Correct: The client is unable to speak and can be easily startled and frightened.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C

Feedback
A Incorrect: These are not appropriate medications for clients with head injuries.
B Incorrect: These drugs are not used for this purpose.
C Correct: This is one of four uses for neuromuscular blockade.
D Incorrect: These drugs are not used for this purpose.




ahriuashd

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Reply 2 on: Jul 24, 2018
:D TYSM


laurnthompson

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Wow, this really help

 

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