A patient will undergo an endoscopy with conscious sedation using midazolam (Versed). The nurse who is participating in this procedure should monitor the patient closely for signs of
A) increased intracranial pressure.
B) respiratory depression.
C) hemorrhage.
D) rhabdomyolysis.
B
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Following administration of midazolam, continuous monitoring for respiratory depression is required, and if necessary, age-specific resuscitative measures should be implemented. Increased ICP, rhabdomyolysis, and hemorrhage are less likely than respiratory depression.
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