While caring for a PMV patient in a subacute care facility, which of the following palliative care components must the therapist address? I. maintaining appropriate ETT cuff care II. relieving dyspnea III. mitigating anxiety IV. anticipating patient thirst
A. I, III only
B. II, IV only
C. II, III, IV only
D. I, II, III, IV
ANS: C
A. Incorrect response: See explanation C.
B. Incorrect response: See explanation C.
C. Correct response: PMV patients report a sobering array of symptoms that providers often under appreciate. Effective symptom palliation, therefore, is an essential component in the care of PMV patients. This entails awareness of commons symptoms, such as thirst, dyspnea, pain, and anxiety. It is a special challenge to provide adequate palliation using sedatives, analgesics, and other pharmacologic interventions without compromising wakefulness, airway clearance, and strength.
D. Incorrect response: See explanation C
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