An elderly patient is scheduled for surgery under a general anesthetic. The nurse should monitor the patient for which side effect?
A) Hypothermia
B) Pulmonary edema
C) Cerebral ischemia
D) Increased ability to resist stress
Ans: A
Feedback: Hypothermia, cardiac arrhythmias, and hypotension are common side effects of surgery in the elderly.
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