Holistic Care of Patients and Families in Critical Care

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What are some of the stressors experienced by critical care patients?

Equipment presence and noise (correct)

Social media usage

Physical therapy sessions

Excessive sunlight exposure

Where are critically ill patients now being taken care of, besides the ICU?

Outpatient clinic

PCU (correct)

Rehabilitation center

General wards

What changes have occurred with the equipment used in critical care today?

Obsolete equipment and outdated procedures

Smaller equipment and less invasive procedures (correct)

Larger equipment and more invasive procedures

No significant changes in equipment

What is a common healthy coping response for critical care patients?

Seeking social support Signup and view all the answers

How has evidence-based practice (EBP) influenced critical care treatment?

Lowered blood transfusion levels and tidal volumes on ventilators Signup and view all the answers

What may be a potential impact of a critical illness on the family?

Change in family roles Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the goals for family care in the ICU?

Minimize restraint use Signup and view all the answers

What is a recommended intervention to decrease family stress in the ICU?

Promote sleep and rest Signup and view all the answers

What is the #1 barrier identified for patient and family education during a critical care hospitalization?

Critical illness Signup and view all the answers

How can family barriers to improved health during critical care hospitalization be mitigated?

By sharing the plan of care with the family Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the interventions recommended to address the additional burdens on the family during a prolonged illness in the ICU?

Keep lines of communication open Signup and view all the answers

What is a recommended intervention to minimize restraint use in the ICU?

Promote positive dialogue and external expression of feelings Signup and view all the answers

How can family satisfaction be improved during a critical care hospitalization?

Provide honest information about the patient’s condition Signup and view all the answers

What is a recommended intervention to improve patient and family education during a critical care hospitalization?

Encourage family participation in decision-making Signup and view all the answers

What is an intervention to address lack of privacy for families in the ICU?

Close doors Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the interventions to mitigate barriers related to slow and unpredictable illness during a critical care hospitalization?

Keep lines of communication open Signup and view all the answers

Holistic Care of Patients and Families in Critical Care

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