The patient has been administered general anesthetic and is in stage II (the excitement stage) of anesthesia. What intervention might the nurse 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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