ECCO Global Perspectives in Critical Care: Part 2 questions with correct answers

A patient is being seen by the palliative care team for management of dyspnea. SpO2 is 90% on room air. In addition to administration of low-dose opioids, which should the nurse anticipate? - Answer Performing guided imagery as needed Palliative management of dyspnea includes administration of low-dose opioids, adjusting the environment, complementary treatments, and psychosocial and interpersonal treatments such as guided imagery. Oxygen would be appropriate if the patient is hypoxic. Which tools should the nurse use to assess delirium in a critically ill patient? - Answer Confusion Assessment Method for the ICU (CAM-ICU); Intensive Care Delirium Screening Checklist (ICDSC) Which intervention should the nurse implement to help prevent a CAUTI? - Answer Remove catheter if not indicated.