The client will be given intravenous remifentanil (Ultiva) for a procedure. The nurse expects that after the drug is discontinued, recovery from anesthesia will occur within ___ minutes
What will be an ideal response?
Standard Text: Round the answer to the nearest whole number.
Correct Answer: 10
Rationale: Remifentanil (Ultiva) is used because it is rapidly metabolized, with recovery occurring 5 to 10 minutes after discontinuation of the drug.
Global Rationale: Remifentanil (Ultiva) is used because it is rapidly metabolized, with recovery occurring 5 to 10 minutes after discontinuation of the drug.
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