Exam 2: Patient and Family Response to the Critical Care Experience

The nurse is a member of a committee to design a critical care unit in a new building.Which design trend would best facilitate family-centered care?

Family presence is encouraged during resuscitation and invasive procedures.Which findings about this practice have been reported in the literature?

The constant noise of a ventilator,monitor alarms,and infusion pumps predisposes the patient to:

Which intervention about visitation in the critical care unit is true?

Sleep often is disrupted for critically ill patients.Which nursing intervention is most appropriate to promote sleep and rest?

Which of the following statements about family assessment is false?

Nursing strategies to help families cope with the stress of critical illness include:

Elderly patients who require critical care treatment are at risk for increased mortality,functional decline,or decreased quality of life after hospitalization.Assuming each of these patients was discharged from the hospital,which of the following patients is at greatest risk for decreased functional status and quality of life?