Author Question: Which statement by the nurse would be part of a best plan to teach a client about anesthesia? 1. ... (Read 31 times)

jenna1 · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

Which statement by the nurse would be part of a best plan to teach a client about anesthesia?

1. An inhaled agent is used to induce sleep, followed by an intravenous agent to promote relaxation.
2. An inhaled agent needs to be followed by an intravenous agent if the inhaled agent is not adequate.
3. An intravenous agent will be used first to induce sleep; then an inhaled agent will be used.
4. An intravenous agent to induce sleep is usually all that is required.

Question 2

The client is in stage 2 of general anesthesia. What is the priority nursing intervention?

1. Insert a urinary catheter.
2. Maintain a quiet and calm environment in the operating room suite.
3. Administer a surgical scrub to the operative site.
4. Assist the anesthesiologist in positioning the client on the operating room table.

debra928 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 3
Rationale 1: Inhaled agents are given after intravenous agents to maintain anesthesia.
Rationale 2: Intravenous agents are not given only if the inhaled agent is not adequate.
Rationale 3: Intravenous agents are usually administered first because they act rapidly, within a few seconds. After the client loses consciousness, inhaled agents are used to maintain anesthesia.
Rationale 4: After the client loses consciousness, inhaled agents are used to maintain anesthesia.
Global Rationale: Intravenous agents are usually administered first because they act rapidly, within a few seconds. After the client loses consciousness, inhaled agents are used to maintain anesthesia. Inhaled agents are given after intravenous agents to maintain anesthesia. Intravenous agents are not given only if the inhaled agent is not adequate. After the client loses consciousness, inhaled agents are used to maintain anesthesia.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 2
Rationale 1: The client is hyperexcitable in stage 2. Insertion of a urinary catheter is not appropriate in this stage.
Rationale 2: The client is hyperexcitable in stage 2. Therefore, the environment must be kept quiet to minimize stimulation.
Rationale 3: Providing a surgical scrub is not appropriate in this stage as the client is in a hyperexcitable state.
Rationale 4: Positioning the client is not appropriate during this stage as the client is hyperexcitable.
Global Rationale: The client is hyperexcitable in stage 2. Therefore, the environment must be kept quiet to minimize stimulation. Insertion of a urinary catheter, providing a surgical scrub, and positioning the client are not appropriate in stage 2.