When caring for a patient who has received a general anesthetic, the circulating nurse notes red, raised wheals on the patient's arms. Which action should the nurse take immediately?
a. Apply lotion to the affected areas.
b. Cover the arms with sterile drapes.
c. Recheck the patient's arms in 30 minutes.
d. Notify the anesthesia care practitioner (ACP) immediately.
Question 2
While in the holding area, a patient reveals to the nurse that his father had a high fever after surgery. What action by the nurse is a priority?
a. Place a medical alert sticker on the front of the patient's chart.
b. Alert the anesthesia care provider of the family member's reaction to surgery.
c. Reassure the patient that there will be close monitoring during and after surgery.
d. Administer 650 mg of acetaminophen (Tylenol) per rectum as a preventive measure.
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