After receiving an epinephrine-containing anesthetic, the patient complains that his heart rate has increased and he feels anxious. The best course of action is to _________
tell the patient this is normal and it will pass.
call 911.
place the patient in the subsupine position and monitor breathing.
administer oxygen.
tell the patient this is normal and it will pass.
Rationale: tell the patient this is normal and it will pass – Also known as an "epinephrine rush," this occurs when the vessels are nicked and anesthetic is injected directly into the bloodstream. It passes very quickly, and the patient should be told this to prevent anxiousness.
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