A nurse is caring for a client who is intubated and has an intra-aortic balloon pump. The client is restless and agitated. What action should the nurse perform first for comfort?
a. Allow family members to remain at the bedside.
b. Ask the family if the client would like a fan in the room.
c. Keep the television tuned to the client's favorite channel.
d. Speak loudly to the client in case of hearing problems.
ANS: A
Allowing the family to remain at the bedside can help calm the client with familiar voices (and faces if the client wakes up). A fan might be helpful but may also spread germs through air movement. The TV should not be kept on all the time to allow for rest. Speaking loudly may agitate the client more.
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