A patient requires pancuronium as part of treatment of refractive increased intracranial pressure.The nursing care for this patient includes: (Select all that apply.)

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Pancuronium is a neuromuscular blocking agent (NMB)resulting in complete paralysis of the patient.Patients receiving NMB must be provided total care,including eye,skin,and oral care interventions.Patients are at high risk for deep vein thrombosis secondary to drug-induced paralysis and bed rest.Sedatives must be administered concurrently with NMB,because NMBs have no sedative effects.Although many critically ill patients are assisted to the chair,chair activity is not appropriate for patients receiving NMB; passive exercise is most appropriate.Feeding the patient on an NMB orally is not possible.

A Patient Requires Pancuronium as Part of Treatment of Refractive