A patient who is intubated is having difficulty being weaned from the ventilator. What action should the nurse take to successfully wean this patient? Select all that apply.
A. Limiting activities during weaning
B. Placing in high-Fowler's position
C. Weaning in the morning
D. Administering a sedative before weaning
E. Coaching on coughing during weaning
Answer: C
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When the risk for heart failure or angina is high after a heart attack, clients are also at high risk for experiencing the emotion of ____________________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word