The client asks the nurse about the uses of nitrous oxide. Which statement is the most appropriate by the nurse?
1. Nitrous oxide is rarely used in any setting.
2. Nitrous oxide is used for local anesthesia.
3. Nitrous oxide is used for dental procedures.
4. Nitrous oxide is used for general anesthesia.
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Rationale 1: Nitrous oxide is used for dental procedures.
Rationale 2: Nitrous oxide is not used for local anesthesia.
Rationale 3: Nitrous oxide is used for dental procedures.
Rationale 4: General anesthesia is not often used for dental procedures.
Global Rationale: Nitrous oxide is analgesiacaused by suppression of pain mechanism in the CNS. This drug has a low potency and does not produce complete loss of consciousness or extreme relaxation of skeletal muscle. Because nitrous oxide does not cause surgical anesthesia, it is commonly combined with other surgical anesthetics.
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Select all that apply. 1. Notify the anesthesiologist. 2. Notify the pharmacy to obtain atropine. 3. Continuously monitor blood pressure. 4. Prepare to administer intravenous fluids. 5. Prepare to administer vasoactive medications.
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a. protracted reaction time increases the risk for driving accidents. b. arthritic knee and hip joints make falls more prevalent. c. eyesight diminishes, making following written instruction more difficult. d. responding to warning alarms is affected because of impaired hearing acuity.
A nurse is frustrated because a patient does not make any needed health changes despite ongoing and comprehensive education on the health-related topic. The best action by the nurse would be to
a. ask the patient if he or she really wants to make changes. b. assess for barriers to implementing the knowledge. c. continue trying to education the patient on the topic. d. find out whether the patient learns in a different way.