The nurse is admitting a patient who sustained a traumatic brain injury and who is now deeply sedated.The nurse would anticipate managing which mode of ventilation during this patient's initial care?
A)Pressure support ventilation
B)Assist-control ventilation
C)Pressure support ventilation (PSV)
D)Synchronized intermittent mandatory ventilation (SIMV)

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The patient with a traumatic brain injury and deep sedation is likely to require mechanical ventilation for airway protection and adequate oxygenation. The most appropriate mode of ventilation for initial care is assist-control ventilation, which ensures a set tidal volume with each breath and triggers a full ventilator breath if the patient does not initiate a breath on their own. This mode provides the necessary respiratory support while allowing the patient's respiratory effort to determine the respiratory rate. PSV and SIMV are not the best choices for initial care in this patient population.

The Nurse Is Admitting a Patient Who Sustained a Traumatic