Which parameters indicate that a patient in the intensive care unit being mechanically ventilated is ready for an interruption in sedation? The patient: Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are
selected. Select all that apply. 1. Had a MAP of 75 and heart rate of 76
2. Was sleeping but awakened with verbal stimuli
3. Frowned when turned but otherwise showed no muscular tension
4. Activated the ventilator alarms but the alarms stopped spontaneously
5. Is receiving neuromuscular blocking agents to ensure adequate ventilation
1,2,3,4
Rationale 1: Hemodynamic stability is one criterion that indicates daily weaning of sedatives should be automatically attempted.
Rationale 2: Awakening with verbal stimuli indicates that daily weaning of sedatives should be attempted.
Rationale 3: Control of pain is an indication that daily weaning of sedatives should be attempted.
Rationale 4: Patient-ventilator synchrony is an indication that daily weaning of sedatives should be attempted.
Rationale 5: Receiving neuromuscular blocking agents indicates that daily weaning of sedatives should not be attempted.
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