ICU Comfort Care: principles, guidelines, and goals

IV hydration may be burdensome for some patients, especially if it is difficult to maintain IV access. There is also a risk of increasing GI and pulmonary secretions with hydration which may be problematic for certain patients. ... Enter order for Do Not Resuscitate/Do Not Reintubate (DNR/DNI). c. Ensure medications to relieve pain, dyspnea and ... ................
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