A cesarean section is ordered for the laboring client the nurse has worked with all shift. The client will receive general anesthesia.
The nurse knows education has been successful if the client lists which of the following as potential complications of general anesthesia? (Select all that apply.) A. Fetal depression that is directly proportional to the depth and duration of the anesthesia
B. Poor fetal metabolism of anesthesia which inhibits use with preterm infants
C. Uterine relaxation that causes increased blood loss
D. Increased gastric motility that causes increased appetite
E. Itching of the face and neck
Question 2
The nurse is providing preoperative teaching for a client who has a cesarean birth under general anesthesia scheduled for the next day. Which statement indicates that the client requires additional information? General anesthesia:
A. Can be accomplished with inhaled gases.
B. Usually involves giving medication into my IV.
C. Will provide good pain relief after the birth.
D. Takes effect faster than an epidural.
NURSE CARING BEHAVIORS AS
Responsibilities of the nurse manager
Greet a First-Time Client With a Firm Handshake.
Shift to one side. Let the recipient’s arm hang down. Knead upper and lower arm muscles from ...
Client and therapist positioning for foot reflexology.
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