Lieut has been ventilated for a week in intensive care. He is now waking up from the sedation but remains ventilated via a tracheostomy. During the night shift, he becomes distressed agitated and is pulling at his airway and intravenous lines and trying to get out of bed.
-What would be the most appropriate management of this situation?

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Sitting with the patient, providing reassurance and orientation, helps address the patient's distress and agitation by offering comfort and a sense of safety, which is crucial for patients waking up from sedation and adapting to being ventilated. This approach is patient-centered and aims to reduce anxiety without the immediate use of sedatives or restraints.

Lieut Has Been Ventilated for a Week in Intensive Care