Which patient information is essential for the nurse to provide the physician who is preparing to administer conscious sedation to a patient? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected
Select all that apply. 1. The patient has a history of snoring.
2. The patient drank a cup of coffee 2 hours ago.
3. The patient wants to be asleep for the procedure.
4. The patient's father was hypertensive.
5. The patient has a history of gout.
1,2
Rationale 1: The fact that the patient snores may give information about the physical configuration of the oral pharynx, the pharynx, and the neck. This patient may have difficulty maintaining an airway. This is essential information.
Rationale 2: The fact that the patient has not been NPO is essential.
Rationale 3: This is not relevant information as conscious sedation is planned. The patient will essentially be asleep.
Rationale 4: This information is not essential.
Rationale 5: This information is not essential.
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