When sedation is not sufficient for the surgical procedure to be performed, the client receives general anesthesia. The nurse educator is reviewing the stages of general anesthesia with a group of student nurses
What happens with the client's pulse during stage I of general anesthesia? A) Weak and thready pulse
B) Decreased pulse
C) Increased pulse
D) Normal pulse
D
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The client has a normal pulse during stage I, an increased pulse during stage II, a decreased pulse during stage III, and weak thready pulse during stage IV.
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