How can the therapist recognize if a mechanically ventilated patient is experiencing pain? I. using visual analog scales II. reading the lips of the patient III. observing behavioral signs of pain IV. employing a numeric rating scale
A. I, IV only
B. II, III only
C. III, IV only
D. I, III, IV only
Question 2
Which of the following complications are associated with uncontrolled pain? I. increased myocardial O2 demand II. acute restrictive ventilatory defects III. hypercoagulability IV. ocular insensitivity
A. I, IV only
B. II, IV only
C. I, II, III only
D. I, II, III, IV