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elizabeth18

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Question 1

A patient being mechanically ventilated receives midazolam (Versed) for sedation. What findings indicate to the nurse that the patient is receiving an appropriate dose of this medication?
◦ Asleep but withdrawing from noxious stimuli with a heart rate of 80
◦ Awake with a respiratory rate of 38 and a heart rate of 132
◦ Awake with a heart rate of 124 and attempting to pull out the IV
◦ Asleep but awakening to light touch with a heart rate of 72

Question 2

The nurse cares for a patient recovering from surgery who is being mechanically ventilated and experiencing pain. Which approach should the nurse use first to assess this patient's pain?
◦ Ask the patient if he or she is in pain
◦ Observe the patient's face for grimacing
◦ Ask a family member if the patient is in pain
◦ Attempt an analgesic trial
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Marked as best answer by elizabeth18 on Jun 2, 2019

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Reply #1 on: Jun 2, 2019
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