Multiple Choice
An older female adult is recovering in the intensive care unit from a bowel resection, but remains intubated and on a mechanical ventilator.Using the Hospital Elder Life Program (HELP) , what should the nurse implement to help prevent delirium in this older person?
A) Assess cognition with Mini-Mental State Exam.
B) Provide uninterrupted periods of rest and sleep.
C) Maintain adequate sedation and pain management.
D) Cover her eyes with protective ophthalmic ointment.
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