Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 93%
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The intensive care nurse is caring for a client who has just been extubated. Which interventions are appropriate at this time?
Correct answer
B,C,D,E
Rationale
Post-extubation, warmed, humidified oxygen (B) prevents mucosal drying, ice chips (C) moisten the mouth, oral sponges (D) maintain hygiene, and incentive spirometry (E) promotes lung expansion. Oral narcotics (A) are risky due to potential airway compromise.