Before a patient goes into the surgical suite, the nurse anesthetist assesses the patient's previous experience with anesthesia and answers any questions the patient might have about the anesthesia plan for the surgery
In which category of nurse anesthetist practice is this nurse functioning? 1. Maintenance
2. Induction
3. Perianesthetic clinical support
4. Preanesthetic preparation and evaluation
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Rationale 1: Maintenance describes anesthesia being continually provided throughout the duration of the surgical procedure.
Rationale 2: During induction, the patient is initially provided anesthesia.
Rationale 3: In perianesthetic clinical support, the nurse anesthetist provides fluids or medications to support the patient's physiologic functioning while the surgical procedure is being conducted.
Rationale 4: The first category of nurse anesthetist practice is preanesthetic preparation and evaluation.
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