You have admitted a client to the intensive care unit. This is a setting designed to manage the care of critically ill clients. Identify certain aspects of this setting that may be frightening to the client and the family.

What sounds or noises will they hear?

What type of lighting is there?

Are there any windows?

How will the client communicate?

How will you communicate with the client?

What kinds of communication tools can you provide to the client?

How will you orient the client?

Do you assume that the client can hear?

What would you do about that?

What types of nonverbal communication can you use?