Author Question: Which of the following are responsibilities of the nurse when local injectable anesthesia is to be ... (Read 26 times)

erika · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

Which of the following are responsibilities of the nurse when local injectable anesthesia is to be administered to a client?

A) Taking the client's allergy history
B) Explaining how the anesthetic will be administered
C) Preparing the area to be anesthetized
D) Administering the anesthetic
E) Applying a dressing to the area if appropriate

Question 2

The nurse is evaluating a client who has received naloxone for respiratory depression. Assessment of which of the following would indicate effectiveness of the drug therapy?

A) Client is now receiving mechanical ventilation.
B) Client's level of pain has decreased.
C) Respiratory rate and depth are within acceptable parameters.
D) Fluid intake and output are balanced.

nixon_s · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Ans: A, B, C, E
Feedback:
The nurse is responsible for taking the client's allergy history, explaining how the anesthetic will be administered, preparing the area to be anesthetized, and applying a dressing to the area if appropriate. The physician administers the local injectable anesthetic.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: C
Feedback:
The client receives naloxone to reverse respiratory depression. Therefore, a respiratory rate and depth within acceptable parameters indicate that the drug was effective. The need for mechanical ventilation indicates that the client is still experiencing respiratory difficulty. Naloxone is not given for pain relief; however, pain relief must be addressed since the drug will negate any opioid pain relief. Naloxone does not affect fluid balance.