The student nurse is observing general anesthesia administration ...

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The student nurse is observing general anesthesia administration in the operating room. The anesthesiologist uses a slow-acting anesthetic on the client.
 
  Based on this information, how many stages of general anesthesia would the student nurse observe in the client? A) One
  B) Two
  C) Three
  D) Four

Question 2

The nurse is helping the client to regain the sensation of voiding by allowing the bladder to refill, which causes the bladder muscles to stretch and signal the brain.
 
  Which is the correct sequence for bladder training with closed urinary drainage? 1 . Open the clamp and allow the bladder to drain by gravity into the drainage bag. Repeat the procedure.
   2 . Explain the procedure and position the client in the supine position.
   3 . Record the procedure on the client's electronic medical record, including urinary output. Clamp the catheter tubing for 1 to 2 hours.
   4 . Put on disposable gloves and clamp the catheter tubing for 1 to 2 hours.
  A) 1, 3, 2, 4
  B) 2, 4, 1, 3
  C) 3, 1, 4, 2
  D) 4, 2, 3, 1

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Answer to Question 1

C
Feedback:
When a slow-acting anesthetic is used, the client passes through three, not one, two, or four, recognizable stages of general anesthesia.

Answer to Question 2

B
Feedback:
Explain the procedure and position the client in the supine position. Put on disposable gloves and clamp the catheter tubing for 1 to 2 hours. Open the clamp and allow the bladder to drain by gravity into the drainage bag. Repeat the procedure. Record the procedure on the client's electronic medical record, including urinary output. Clamp the catheter tubing for 1 to 2 hours.