A Client with Injuries from a Motor Vehicle Crash Is

Multiple Choice

A client with injuries from a motor vehicle crash is intubated for respiratory support.The nurse notes that the client is fighting the ventilator and attempting to pull out the endotracheal tube.What should the nurse do to reduce this client's risk of developing respiratory alkalosis?

A) Administer a sedative as prescribed.
B) Apply wrist restraints.
C) Teach the client to take slow, deep breaths.
D) Discuss removing the endotracheal tube with the healthcare provider.