An intraoperative nurse is applying interventions that will address surgical patients' risks for perioperative positioning injury
Which of the following factors contribute to this increased risk for injury in the intraoperative phase of the surgical experience? Select all that apply.
A) Absence of reflexes
B) Diminished ability to communicate
C) Loss of pain sensation
D) Nausea resulting from anesthetic
E) Reduced blood pressure
Ans: A, B, C
Feedback:
Loss of pain sense, reflexes, and ability to communicate subjects the intraoperative patient to possible injury. Nausea and low blood pressure are not central factors that contribute to this risk, though they are adverse outcomes.
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