When general anesthesia is necessary for a cesarean delivery, what should the nurse be prepared to do? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply
1. Administer an antacid to the client.
2. Place a wedge under her thigh.
3. Apply cricoid pressure during anesthesia intubation.
4. Preoxygenate for 3-5 minutes before anesthesia.
5. Place a Foley catheter in the client's bladder.
1, 3, 4, 5
Explanation: 1. Prophylactic antacid therapy is given to reduce the acidic content of the stomach before general anesthesia.
3. During the process of rapid induction of anesthesia, the nurse applies cricoid pressure.
4. The woman should be preoxygenated with 3 to 5 minutes of 100% oxygen.
5. Urinary retention can be treated with the placement of an indwelling Foley catheter.
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