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sabina

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A laboring woman is given a non-particulate antacid in preparation for general anesthesia. The nurse recognizes that the purpose for this medication is to
 
  a. increases the gastric pH level
  b. help alleviate nausea from the anesthesia
  c. decrease the accumulation of gas in the stomach
  d. decrease the volume in the stomach

Question 2

A child with a mild traumatic brain injury is being sedated with a mild sedative so that pain and anxiety are minimized. Which action should the nurse do first?
 
  1. Place a continuous pulse oximetry monitor on the child.
  2. Place the child in a room away from the nurse's station.
  3. Allow for several visitors to remain at the child's bedside.
  4. Use soft restraints if the child becomes confused.



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Answer to Question 1

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The oral administration of a non-particulate antacid (such as sodium citrate) just before induction of general anesthesia increases the gastric pH level and should be given routinely. Particulate antacids (such as magnesium oxide Maalox) are not recommended because the particulate matter in the antacid can produce severe pulmonary reaction if aspirated.

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1. When a child is sedated, respiratory status should be monitored with a pulse oximetry machine.
2. When a child is sedated, respiratory status should be monitored with a pulse oximetry machine. The child should be close to the nurse's station so that frequent monitoring can be done.
3. Several visitors at the bedside would increase the child's anxiety.
4. Soft restraints could increase agitation.




sabina

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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
Gracias!


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
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