For clients who have received general anesthesia the usual assessment that indicates that the artificial airway can be removed is:
a. they begin to move around.
b. they open their eyes.
c. they first reach the recovery room.
d. the gag and swallowing reflexes return.
ANS: D
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A Incorrect: This does not provide sufficient or appropriate information.
B Incorrect: This does not provide sufficient or appropriate information.
C Incorrect: This does not provide sufficient or appropriate information.
D Correct: When the client's gag and swallow reflex return, they usually will displace the artificial airway themselves and usually it can be removed.
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