A patient in the postanesthesia recovery unit (PACU) received ketamine for reconstructive dental surgery. What type of environment should the nurse provide?
a. Play music at louder-than-normal volume to speed the patient's awakening.
b. Turn on bright lights so that the patient can focus for better vision.
c. Place the patient in the highest activity area of the unit for intense monitoring.
d. Put the patient in a quiet place with low lights and away from beeping monitors.
d
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a. Acromegaly b. Adrenocortical insufficiency c. Hypertensive crisis d. Thyroid storm
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