Which are the priority nursing assessments when providing care to a pediatric client who is receiving sedation? Select all that apply.
1. Respiratory effort
2. Chest wall movement
3. Skin color
4. Level of consciousness
5. Pain
Question 2
The nurse is providing care to a pediatric client who is receiving sedation for a painful procedure. Which are the priority nursing actions? Select all that apply.
1. Monitoring respirations
2. Assessing for manifestations of deep sedation
3. Ensuring a crash cart is available
4. Administering the prescribed opioid
5. Administering the prescribed benzodiazepine
Female nursing young.
Nursing process as a system
Five step nursing process
Critical thinking and implementing care
Building a Client Base Cont.