A 56-year-old patient is admitted to the critical care unit with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS).The patient has been intubated and is mechanically ventilated.The patient is becoming increasingly agitated, and the high-pressure alarm on the ventilator has been frequently triggered.After the patient's agitation is controlled, which of the following drugs would be most appropriate for long-term sedation?

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Propofol may be used for ongoing sedation for short- and intermediate-term sedation (1-3 days)and should be coupled with a short-acting opioid analgesic.Morphine is an opioid analgesic and is not sedation.Lorazepam infusion (0.01-0.1 mg/kg/hr)is recommended for long-term sedation.

A 56-Year-Old Patient Is Admitted to the Critical Care Unit