Question 1
A critically ill patient in the intensive care unit is being evaluated for brain death. What will be assessed in this patient? Select all that apply.
Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.◦ Urine output less than 5 mL/hr
◦ Apnea lasting for 8 minutes
◦ Absence of pupil response
◦ Absence of corneal reflex
◦ Presence of coma
Question 2
The family of a dying patient in the intensive care unit does not want a "do not attempt resuscitation" order. What should the nurse do to assist the family in seeing the value of this order? Select all that apply.
Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.◦ Explain that the patient will not receive less care.
◦ Explain that other medical interventions will not be stopped.
◦ Explain that the patient will be transferred out of the intensive care unit soon.
◦ Explain that all medical care will be restricted going forward.
◦ Explain that comfort is the goal instead of a cure.
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Closed urinary drainage system. Urine being measured after it leaves patient’s body via catheter.
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