Clients may develop hypotension following surgery under regional anesthesia because of:
a. depression of the vasomotor center of the brain.
b. the loss of blood and body fluids.
c. the preanesthesia anticholinergic drug given.
d. cold environment in the operating room.
ANS: B
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A Incorrect: This occurs with general anesthesia, not regional anesthesia.
B Correct: This can occur as a result of the surgical procedure and inadequate replacement of these fluids.
C Incorrect: Anticholinergic agents do not cause hypotension.
D Incorrect: This causes hypothermia.
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