Which statement by the nurse would be part of a "best plan" to teach a client about anesthesia?
1. "An inhaled agent is used to induce sleep, followed by an intravenous agent to promote relaxation."
2. "An inhaled agent needs to be followed by an intravenous agent if the inhaled agent is not adequate."
3. "An intravenous agent will be used first to induce sleep; then an inhaled agent will be used."
4. "An intravenous agent to induce sleep is usually all that is required."
Correct Answer: 3
Rationale 1: Inhaled agents are given after intravenous agents to maintain anesthesia.
Rationale 2: Intravenous agents are not given only if the inhaled agent is not adequate.
Rationale 3: Intravenous agents are usually administered first because they act rapidly, within a few seconds. After the client loses consciousness, inhaled agents are used to maintain anesthesia.
Rationale 4: After the client loses consciousness, inhaled agents are used to maintain anesthesia.
Global Rationale: Intravenous agents are usually administered first because they act rapidly, within a few seconds. After the client loses consciousness, inhaled agents are used to maintain anesthesia. Inhaled agents are given after intravenous agents to maintain anesthesia. Intravenous agents are not given only if the inhaled agent is not adequate. After the client loses consciousness, inhaled agents are used to maintain anesthesia.
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