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The client being mechanically ventilated has become more restless over the course of the shift. What is the nurse’s best action?
A.   Darken the room and ask visitors to leave.
B.   Document the observation as the only action.
C.   Administer a dose of pain medication or sedative.
D.   Check the client's oxygen saturation by pulse oximetry.
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9 years ago
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Increasing restlessness in a client being mechanically ventilated may mean that the client is not receiving sufficient oxygen and may be air hungry. It can also be a manifestation of pain. When in doubt, determining the adequacy of ventilation has the highest priority.
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Thank you for this, it helped me understand it perfectly.
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Hey, no worries.
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