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Coya19@aol.com

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A patient asks a nurse to explain the differences between general anesthesia and regional anesthesia. What is the correct response relating to general anesthesia?
 
  a. General anesthesia inhibits peripheral nerve conduction.
  b. Under general anesthesia all sensation and consciousness is lost.
  c. Under general anesthesia there is a loss of sensation in a specific area of the body.
  d. General anesthesia is routinely used for procedures that only require a decreased level of consciousness.

Question 2

A 27-year-old patient has seen a health care provider at the local clinic because he has had diarrhea for the past week.
 
  The health care provider instructed the patient to drink plenty of fluids, and the nurse clarifies these instructions by advising him to avoid which item as long as he has diarrhea? a. Ice chips
  b. Pedialyte
  c. Coffee
  d. Tap water


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Jordin Calloway

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Reply #1 on: Jul 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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General anesthesia is administered during major procedures requiring extensive tissue manipulation or any time analgesia, muscle relaxation, immobility, and control of the autonomic nervous system are required. Regional anesthesia results in loss of sensation in an area of the body by anesthetizing sensory pathways. This type of anesthesia is
accomplished by injecting a local anesthetic along the pathway of a nerve from the spinal cord. Administration techniques include peripheral nerve blocks and spinal, epidural, and caudal blocks. A patient requires careful monitoring during and immediately after regional anesthesia for return of sensation and movement distal to the regional anesthesia.

Answer to Question 2

C
When replacing fluids by mouth in a patient with ECV deficit, choose fluids that contain Na+ (e.g., Pedialyte and Gastrolyte). Liquids containing lactose, caffeine, or low Na+ content are not appropriate when a patient has diarrhea. Strategies to encourage fluid intake include offering small sips of fluid frequently, popsicles, and ice chips.


Coya19@aol.com

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Reply 2 on: Jul 22, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Excellent

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