A nurse is caring for a client on mechanical ventilation and finds the client agitated and thrashing about.What action by the nurse is most appropriate?

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The nurse needs to determine the cause of the agitation.The inability to communicate often makes clients anxious,even to the point of panic.Pain and confusion can also cause agitation.Once the nurse determines the cause of the agitation,he or she can implement measures to relieve the underlying cause.Reassurance is also important but may not address the etiology of the agitation.Restraints and more sedation may be necessary,but not as a first step.

A Nurse Is Caring for a Client on Mechanical Ventilation