A pregnant woman has a lesion on her leg and will need surgery. She expresses concern about anesthesia. What is the best response by the nurse?
1. You will most likely have local anesthesia; this will not affect the baby.
2. You may choose to have an epidural or a spinal block, which will not affect your baby.
3. There are newer general anesthetics that do not pose a risk to your baby.
4. Inhalation anesthetics will be used, as they are safest for your baby.
Question 2
A client with a history of migraine headache has decided to augment drug therapy with lifestyle changes to prevent migraine attacks. Which information should the nurse include in teaching for this client?
Standard Text: Select all that apply.
1. You should consider wearing sunglasses when in bright light.
2. In some people, pickles will trigger migraines.
3. Some people find it is helpful to drink hot coffee, tea, or chocolate when they first experience a migraine aura.
4. Try drinking a glass of wine before bed each evening.
5. Try to modify the way you deal with the stress in your life.
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