One of the greatest risks to the mother during administration of general anesthesia is
a. Respiratory depression
b. Uterine relaxation
c. Inadequate muscle relaxation
d. Aspiration of stomach contents
D
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A Respirations can be altered during general anesthesia, and the anesthesiologist
will take precautions to maintain proper oxygenation.
B Uterine relaxation can occur with some anesthesia, but this can be monitored and
prevented.
C Inadequate muscle relaxation can be altered. This is not the greatest risk for the
mother.
D Aspiration of acidic gastric contents and possible airway obstruction is a
potentially fatal complication of general anesthesia.
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