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kodithompson

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A patient has suffered a severe laceration to his thumb and index finger during a workplace accident, and local anesthetic is to be utilized to facilitate suturing.
 
  Which of the patient's following statements should prompt the nurse to provide further health education? A) I have to admit I'm relieved that they'll be freezing my hand before they stitch it up.
  B) I'm feeling pretty queasy about getting stitches, so I'm glad they'll be knocking me out.
  C) They told me that it will take a few hours before I can feel my hand again.
  D) If I understand correctly, I won't be able to move my hand normally for a while after getting the anesthesia.

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Following the administration of pentazocine (Talwin) to a patient with moderate pain, the nurse should assess for what change in the patient's vital signs?
 
  A) Increased blood pressure
  B) Decreased oxygen saturation
  C) Increased temperature
  D) Increased respiratory rate


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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B
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Local anesthesia is differentiated from general anesthesia in that there is no loss of consciousness. Freezing is an accurate description. Normal motor control and sensation return after a period of time.

Answer to Question 2

A
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Talwin may cause increased blood pressure. It does not typically cause deoxygenation, fever, or tachypnea.


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Reply #2 on: Jul 23, 2018
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Reply #3 on: Jul 23, 2018
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