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EAugust

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The nurse is caring for a patient in the post-anesthesia care unit who has received a spinal anesthetic. Which action will the nurse perform?
 
  a. Ambulate the patient as soon as consciousness returns.
  b. Elevate the head of the bed to a semi-Fowler's position.
  c. Have the patient lay flat for 6 to 8 hours after the surgery.
  d. Turn the patient from side to side every 15 minutes.

Question 2

The nurse is caring for a patient in the post-anesthesia care unit and notes that the patient received isoflurane (Forane) to induce anesthesia. When will the nurse expect the patient to recover consciousness?
 
  a. Immediately
  b. In 15 to 30 minutes
  c. In 1 hour
  d. In hours


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jonathanballen97

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

ANS: C
Patients who have had spinal anesthesia should remain flat for 6 to 8 hours to decrease the likelihood of losing spinal fluid, causing a headache.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Upon discontinuation of isoflurane, recovery of consciousness usually occurs in 1 hour.


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Reply #2 on: Jul 23, 2018
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Reply #3 on: Jul 23, 2018
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