A patient is admitted to an "open" intensive care unit
In addition to the nurse, which health care providers will assist in the care of this patient? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. Pharmacist
2. Respiratory therapist
3. Attending physician
4. Dietician
5. Social worker
1,2,3
Rationale 1: In an open ICU, pharmacists are ICU based.
Rationale 2: In an open ICU, respiratory therapists are ICU based.
Rationale 3: In an open ICU, the physicians directing patient care may have other obligations. These physicians may or may not choose to consult an intensivist to assist with the management of their ICU patients.
Rationale 4: Dieticians are not identified as patient care staff in an open intensive care unit.
Rationale 5: The social worker is not identified as patient care staff in an open intensive care unit.
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