Which patient information is essential for the nurse to provide the physician who is preparing to administer conscious sedation to a patient?
Select all that apply.
1. The patient has a history of snoring.
2. The patient drank a cup of coffee two 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.
Correct Answer: 1, 2
While all of this information leads to a greater understanding of the patient, the essential information is that the patient snores and that the patient is not NPO. The other information is not relevant at this time.
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