The nurse is caring for a patient who is on a ventilator for respiratory arrest. Which parenteral anesthetic is also used for sedation during mechanical ventilation in ICU settings?

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Propofol is parenteral general anesthetic used for the induction and maintenance of general anesthesia and also for sedation during mechanical ventilation in intensive care unit (ICU) settings. Ketamine is used for both general anesthesia and moderate sedation. Midazolam is a short-acting benzodiazepine used for moderate sedation; sevoflurane is an inhaled anesthetic.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient Who Is on a Ventilator