A patient in the critical care unit is demonstrating increasing agitation. What can the nurse use to assess this patient's agitation level? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected
Select all that apply. 1. Ramsey Scale
2. Riker Scale
3. Glasgow Scale
4. Reaction Level Scale
5. Ventilator Adjusted Motor Assessment Scoring Scale
1,2
Rationale 1: This scale is commonly used to assess for agitation.
Rationale 2: This scale is commonly used to assess for agitation.
Rationale 3: This scale is not used to assess for agitation.
Rationale 4: This scale is not used to assess for agitation.
Rationale 5: This scale is not used to assess for agitation.
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