175. A patient with severe respiratory failure is on mechanical ventilation and is very restless, trying to pull out their tubes. What is the critical nursing action?
A.
Immediately apply restraints
B.
Assess for underlying causes (e.g., pain, hypoxemia, delirium), and administer appropriate sedation/analgesia as ordered
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C.
Leave patient unattended
D.
Increase the ventilator settings
📖 Additional Information
Immediately apply restraints
Assess for underlying causes (e.g., pain, hypoxemia, delirium), and administer appropriate sedation/analgesia as ordered
