Relating to mechanically ventilated patients, which of the following physiologic responses have been shown to be elicited as a consequence of listening for 30 minutes to music of the patient's choice? I. decreased respiratory rate II. decreased blood pressure III. increased heart rate IV. increased patient comfort

A. I, II only
B. III, IV only
C. I, II, IV only
D. II, III, IV only


?ANS: C
A. Incorrect response: See explanation C.
B. Incorrect response: See explanation C.
C. Correct response: A study conducted by Lee, et al demonstrated that in mechanically ventilated patients, a 30-minute session of listening to music of the patient's choice significantly decreased anxiety, heart rate, blood pressure, and respiratory rate, and promoted patient comfort.
D. Incorrect response: See explanation C

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