Which nursing diagnosis is possible for a patient who is now recovering after having been under general anesthesia for 3 to 4 hours during surgery?
A. Impaired urinary elimination related to the use of vasopressors as anesthetics
B. Increased cardiac output related to the effects of general anesthesia
C. Risk for falls related to decreased sensorium for 2 to 4 days postoperatively
D. Impaired gas exchange due to the CNS depressant effect of general anesthesia
Answer: D. Impaired gas exchange due to the CNS depressant effect of general anesthesia
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