A patient is going to have a cardiac procedure that requires moderate sedation. The nurse is explaining to the patient what is included in the pre-sedation assessment
Which statement(s) in-dicates the nurse has a good understanding? (Select all that apply.) a. "Have you arranged for someone to drive you home after the procedure?"
b. "How frequently do you drink alcohol?"
c. "Have you had any problems with anes-thesia before?"
d. "Do you have any drug allergies?"
e. "Do you currently use any drugs? How frequently have you used drugs in the past?"
f. "Is there a family history of drug use or abuse?"
A, B, C, D, E
One of the risks for moderate sedation is if it progresses past the point and becomes deep seda-tion. Because of this risk, only trained individuals can give the sedation and a pre-assessment is completed to help ensure patient risk factors are known. The patient's level of tolerance for the sedatives used can be affected by his or her history of drug and alcohol use. The patient must also arrange for someone to take him or her home after the procedure. Current drug allergies will prevent an allergic reaction. Past family history does not impact the patient.
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