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LaDunn

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Nitrous oxide differs from volatile liquid anesthetics in that it:
 
  1. has a higher analgesic potency.
  2. has a higher anesthetic potency.
  3. can be used as a primary anesthetic agent for intraabdominal surgery.
  4. causes nausea and vomiting.

Question 2

A patient receives halothane for anesthesia and large doses of epinephrine for the control of bleeding. Select the best nursing diagnosis.
 
  1. Risk for decreased cardiac output related to dysrhythmias secondary to sensitization of the heart from catecholamines
  2. Risk for impaired thermoregulation related to malignant hyperthermia secondary to ambient temperature in the operating room
  3. Risk for violence related to decreased hepatic metabolism of both drugs resulting from deranged hepatic blood flow
  4. Risk for ineffective breathing pattern related to prolonged respiratory depression resulting from decreased expiration of the volatile gas


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EAN94

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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 1

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1


LaDunn

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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