Your patient is a 35-year-old female who has been administered general anesthesia. The patient is in stage II (the excitement stage) of anesthesia. Which intervention might you need to implement during this stage?
A) Rub the patient's back
B) Restrain the patient
C) Encourage the patient to express feelings
D) Stroke the patient's hand
Ans: B
Feedback: In stage II, the patient may struggle, shout, or laugh. The movements of the patient may be uncontrolled so it is essential the nurse help to restrain the patient for safety.
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