A laboring woman is given a non-particulate antacid in preparation for general anesthesia. The nurse recognizes that the purpose for this medication is to
a. increases the gastric pH level
b. help alleviate nausea from the anesthesia
c. decrease the accumulation of gas in the stomach
d. decrease the volume in the stomach
A
The oral administration of a non-particulate antacid (such as sodium citrate) just before induction of general anesthesia increases the gastric pH level and should be given routinely. Particulate antacids (such as magnesium oxide [Maalox]) are not recommended because the particulate matter in the antacid can produce severe pulmonary reaction if aspirated.
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