A patient who involved in a workplace accident suffered a penetrating wound of the chest that led to acute respiratory failure. What goal of treatment should the care team prioritize when planning this patient's care?
A) Facilitation of long-term intubation
B) Restoration of adequate gas exchange
C) Attainment of effective coping
D) Self-management of oxygen therapy
Ans: B
Feedback:
The objectives of treatment are to correct the underlying cause of respiratory failure and to restore adequate gas exchange in the lung. This is priority over coping and self-care. Long-term ventilation may or may not be indicated.
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