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mikaylakyoung

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Spinal anesthesia will be used to perform a patient's scheduled bunionectomy. What should the nurse teach the patient about the administration of this form of anesthesia?
 
  A) It will cause a significant, but temporary, decrease in level of consciousness.
  B) It will be injected at the level of C7 to T2.
  C) It will be injected between T8 and T9.
  D) It will be injected into the cerebrospinal fluid.

Question 2

A patient has Maalox ordered for administration as needed. Which of the following conditions contraindicates the administration of Maalox?
 
  A) Hypertension
  B) Heart rate of 68
  C) Renal dysfunction
  D) Stress ulcer


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

D
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Spinal anesthesia involves injecting the anesthetic agent into the cerebrospinal fluid, usually in the lumbar spine. It does not cause a significant decrease in level of consciousness.

Answer to Question 2

C
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Magnesium-based antacids are contraindicated in patients with renal failure. Magnesium-based antacids are not contraindicated with hypertension, regular heart rate, or stress ulcer.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Wow, this really help

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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