The two scales that are recommended for assessment of agitation and sedation in adult critically ill patients are the
a. Ramsay Scale and Riker Sedation-Agitation Scale (SAS).
b. Ramsay Scale and Motor Activity Assessment Scale (MAAS).
c. Riker Sedation-Agitation Scale (SAS) and the Richmond Agitation-Sedation Scale (RASS).
d. Richmond Agitation-Sedation Scale (RASS) and Motor Activity Assessment Scale (MAAS).
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The two scales that are recommended for assessment of agitation and sedation in adult critically ill patients are the SAS and the RASS.
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