A client has been participating in weaning from the ventilator for several days. Which of the following should be done to assist this client to regain strength?

Question

1. Provide full ventilatory support during the overnight hours.
2. Withdraw medications to enhance compliance with mechanical ventilation.
3. Conduct passive range of motion to all extremities.
4. Assist to a sitting position and dangle legs off the side of the bed.

Answer 1

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Discontinuation of mechanical ventilation will not be successful if the client is exhausted from the weaning process. The client who requires several days of weaning should be allowed to rest on full ventilatory support during the overnight hours. The client should be weaned from medication used to enhance compliance with mechanical ventilation. Passive range of motion will not help increase the client's strength for the weaning process. Having the client in a sitting position with legs dangling off the side of the bed will not enhance the weaning process.