Author Question: The nurse is caring for a client scheduled for colon surgery. Appropriate information to provide the ... (Read 33 times)

leo leo · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

The nurse is caring for a client scheduled for colon surgery. Appropriate information to provide the client regarding general anesthesia includes:

1. It is administered directly to the skin, or injected into a specific area
2. It produces minimal depression of the level of consciousness
3. It allows the client to retain the ability to consciously maintain a patent airway
4. It blocks awareness centers in the brain

Question 2

The client with impaired vision is at risk of sensory overload and sensory deprivation. The nurse identifies the following aids for this client to help the client deal with the deficit: Standard Text: Select all that apply.

1. Window shades
2. Flashing alarm clocks
3. Sign language instruction
4. Color-coding on stoves
5. Large writing on name tags

joechoochoy · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

4
Rationale: Regional anesthesia, specifically topical or local anesthesias, are applied directly to the skin or injected into a specific area and is used for minor surgical procedures

Answer to Question 2

1,4,5
Rationale: Window shades are important to reduce glare.