An anesthesiologist informs the nurse that a client scheduled for a caesarean section will be having general anesthesia with postoperative self-controlled analgesia
For which clients would a general anesthesia be recommended? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. The client with a history of hypertension
2. The client who has had a lower back fusion
3. The client who is 13 years old
4. The client who is allergic to morphine sulfate
5. The client who has had surgery for scoliosis
2, 5
Explanation: 2. Contraindications for epidural block include patients with previous back surgery.
5. Contraindications for epidural block include patients with previous back surgery.
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a. Health literacy b. Resilience c. Social justice d. Health disparity
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A) Philosophy B) Practice theory C) Schema D) Research theory