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danielfitts88

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on: Jul 24, 2018
When a client who has received ketamine HCl is admitted following surgery, the nurse should:
 
  a. provide tactile stimulation to prevent respiratory depression.
  b. place the client in a quiet area with as little stimulation as possible.
  c. administer dantrolene, the antidote for ketamine toxicity.
  d. not activate any special precautions or actions.

Question 2

The client undergoing anesthesia is experiencing rapid eye movements, increased heart rate, and increased skeletal muscle response cueing the nurse that which stage of anesthesia has been reached?
 
  a. Stage 4 c. Stage 2
  b. Stage 3 d. Stage 1


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Reply #1 on: Jul 24, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B

Feedback
A Incorrect: This is inappropriate for this client and would probably lead to a ketamine reaction.
B Correct: To minimize CNS excitation reactions to ketamine, place the client in a quiet area with minimal stimulation.
C Incorrect: This is a false statement; dantrolene is the treatment of choice for malignant hyperthermia.
D Incorrect: Special precautions should be initiated by placing the client in a quiet area with minimal stimulation.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C

Feedback
A Incorrect: Stage 4 is the stage of medullary paralysis.
B Incorrect: Stage 3 is the stage of surgical anesthesia.
C Correct: Stage 2 is the stage of excitation.
D Incorrect: Stage 1 is the stage of analgesia.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 24, 2018
Wow, this really help

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Excellent

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