The critical care nurse is identifying patients at risk for safety and medical errors. Which patients should the nurse identify as being at risk for these issues? Select all that apply.

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1. The most vulnerable of unstable ICU patients who are at highest risk for medical error include patients in isolation.
2. The most vulnerable of unstable ICU patients who are at highest risk for medical error include patients with limited English proficiency.
3. The most vulnerable of unstable ICU patients who are at highest risk for medical error include patients at end of life.
4. The patient recovering from pacemaker insertion is not identified as being a member of a vulnerable population.
5. The patient being treated for pulmonary edema is not identified as being a member of a vulnerable population.

The Critical Care Nurse Is Identifying Patients at Risk for Safety