17. The Emergency Department will be sending the nurse to a patient with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS, Lou Gehrig'

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17. The Emergency Department will be sending the nurse to a patient with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS, Lou Gehrig'

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17. The Emergency Department will be sending the nurse to apatient with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS, LouGehrig's Disease) who is on a ventilator.Which of the following is MOST appropriate tocomplete prior to this patient's arrival on the unit?
A. Place a pulse oximeter in the room for continuous oxygensaturation monitoring
B. Obtain isolation gowns, gloves, and masks to place thepatient in protective isolation
C. Pad the bed rails to protect him during a seizure
D. Place wrist restraints in the patient's room to prevent himfrom pulling out his tracheostomy tube
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