A child diagnosed with a mild traumatic brain injury is being sedated with a mild sedative so that pain and anxiety are minimized. Which nursing interventions are appropriate for this child? Select all that apply.

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Placing a continuous-pulse oximetry monitor on the child is important to monitor respiratory function as sedatives can cause respiratory depression. Placing the child in a room near the nurse's station ensures close monitoring and rapid response for any adverse effects of the sedative. Allowing several visitors to remain at the bedside and using soft restraints if the child becomes confused are not appropriate interventions for a child who is sedated as sedation can impair cognitive function and increase the risk of falls. Using sedation around the clock to decrease agitation is not appropriate because the sedative may need to be titrated and adjusted as the child's pain and anxiety level changes.

A Child Diagnosed with a Mild Traumatic Brain Injury Is