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jwb375

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on: Jul 22, 2018
The recovery nurse is caring for a surgical client in the PACU. The client's blood pressure is dropping and the heart rate is increasing. The nurse suspects the client is:
 
  A) overmedicated.
  B) experiencing normal adaptation to the postoperative period.
  C) allergic to the anesthesia.
  D) developing shock.

Question 2

Following a surgical procedure, who is generally responsible for moving the client to the recovery area?
 
  A) The surgeon
  B) The orderly
  C) The recovery nurses
  D) The anesthesiologist, circulating nurse, and surgeon


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

Ans: D
Feedback:
Decreasing blood pressure and an increased pulse rate in the postoperative client are significant because they may signify hemorrhage or shock.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: D
Feedback:
After the intraoperative phase of the surgical procedure has been completed, the circulating nurse, the anesthesia provider, and the surgeon safely transport the client to the PACU, taking care to maintain the client's airway during this critical time.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 22, 2018
Excellent

AngeliqueG

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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