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colleen colleen
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11 years ago
Which of the following physician’s orders should the nurse question for a patient who is intubated and being mechanically ventilated?
1. endotracheal suctioning every hour
2. endotracheal suctioning as needed
3. maintain NPO status while patient is ventilated
4. intake and output every four hours
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11 years ago
endotracheal suctioning every hour
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11 years ago
1 -- Suctioning of a patient should always be based upon patient need and not routinely ordered. The other orders would be appropriate for the patient.
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