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An Older Woman Is Recovering from a Bowel Resection in the Intensive

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An older woman is recovering from a bowel resection in the intensive care unit but remains intubated and on a mechanical ventilator.Which of the following should the nurse implement to help prevent delirium in this woman?


A) Assess cognition with MMSE-2.
B) Provide uninterrupted periods of rest and sleep.
C) Maintain adequate sedation and pain management.
D) Cover the patient's eyes with protective ophthalmic ointment.

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