The nurse is caring for a patient in stage 2 of general anesthesia. What is the care priority for this patient?
A) Rub the patient's back.
B) Monitor vital signs.
C) Provide eye care.
D) Reposition the patient.
B
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Stage 2, the excitement stage, is a period of excitement and often combative behavior, with many signs of sympathetic stimulation (e.g., tachycardia, increased respirations, blood pressure changes). Monitoring vital signs can be lifesaving at this stage. Eye care is important in stages 3 and 4 . Rubbing the patient's back and repositioning the patient are not indicated in this stage of anesthesia.
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