The nurse is caring for a client with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) who was just intubated, placed on mechanical ventilation, and is receiving a neuromuscular blocking agent (NMBA). Which healthcare provider's orders should the nurse anticipate? Select all that apply.
a) Sedation to maintain comfort and prevent self-extubation
b) Continuous monitoring of arterial blood gases (ABGs)
c) Chest X-ray to assess lung status
d) Regular assessment of neuromuscular blockade depth
