Which are discharge criteria the nurse includes in the plan of care for a client who has received sedation? Select all that apply
1. Stable vital signs
2. Patent airway
3. Ability to sit up without assistance
4. Adequate fluid intake
5. Ability to urinate
1, 2, 3
Explanation:
1. Stable vital signs are a criterion for discharge for a pediatric client who has received sedation.
2. A patent airway is one criterion for discharge for the pediatric client who has received sedation.
3. The ability to sit up without assistance is one criterion for discharge for the pediatric client who has received sedation.
4. Fluid intake is not essential as some sedation medications stimulate vomiting.
5. Ability to urinate is not an essential criterion for discharge for the pediatric client who has received sedation.
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