The student nurse is observing general anesthesia administration in the operating room. The anesthesiologist uses a slow-acting anesthetic on the client
Based on this information, how many stages of general anesthesia would the student nurse observe in the client? A) One
B) Two
C) Three
D) Four
C
Feedback:
When a slow-acting anesthetic is used, the client passes through three, not one, two, or four, recognizable stages of general anesthesia.
You might also like to view...
The hormone responsible for milk production is ____________________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
The client who has just undergone a PTCA has been ordered to receive an IV infusion of abciximab (ReoPro). Which clinical manifestation should alert the nurse to the possibility of an adverse reaction to this medication?
A. Urticaria B. Joint pain C. Pedal edema D. Excessive thirst
A client who has AIDS tells the nurse: "I don't know why I should even keep trying. This disease is so horrible and so many people die from it. It will get me, too." The nurse recognizes this statement as which of the following?
A) Common and expected in those facing the end of life B) An indication of hopelessness that should be further evaluated for treatment C) A simple statement of the facts regarding AIDS D) Proof that the client is accepting the facts of the illness and impending death
What are the goals of nutritional therapy for Mr. G?