Author Question: _________ _ __________ are substances that are largely unabsorbed ... (Read 89 times)

cagreen833 · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

_________________ _________________ __________________ are substances that are largely unabsorbed from the intestine.

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Question 2

The anesthesiologist has specified that ketamine will be included in a surgical patient's balanced anesthesia. When in postanesthetic recovery, the nurse should assess for what adverse effect of this medication?

A) Labile blood pressure
B) Increased intracranial pressure
C) Hyperventilation and respiratory alkalosis
D) Delirium and agitation

jordangronback · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Bulk-forming laxatives

Answer to Question 2

D
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Ketamine can produce emergence delirium, hallucinations, and unpleasant dreams. Symptoms of this effect may include confusion, agitation, and nystagmus. The drug preserves blood pressure and does not cause hyperventilation or increased ICP.