Which are the priority nursing assessments when providing care to a pediatric client who is receiving sedation? Select all that apply
1. Respiratory effort
2. Chest wall movement
3. Skin color
4. Level of consciousness
5. Pain
1, 2, 3, 4
Explanation:
1. A respiratory effort assessment is a nursing priority for the pediatric client who is receiving sedation.
2. Assessing chest wall movement is a nursing priority for the pediatric client who is receiving sedation.
3. Assessing skin color is a nursing priority for the pediatric client who is receiving sedation.
4. Assessing level of consciousness is a nursing priority for the pediatric client who is receiving sedation.
5. Assessing the client's pain is not a priority when providing care to a pediatric client who is receiving sedation.
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