Chapter 11
While completing preoperative patient teaching, which information should the nurse include for a surgery with a general anesthetic? a. It produces muscle relaxation and loss of consciousness. b. It affects a specific region of the body to block pain sensation. c. It uses only one type of medication to produce sedation. d. It provides moderate sedation that allows you to relax. a A patient verbalizes concern to the nurse regarding postoperative nausea and vomiting from the anesthesia. Which is the nurse's best response? a. "I understand your concern but intermittent vomiting often occurs after surgery." b. "Don't worry because you'll be heavily or completely sedated if that occurs." c. "You will need to notify the charge nurse and health care provider if you feel nauseated after surgery." d. "Nausea and vomiting occur less frequently than in the past because of the use of a balanced approach to anesthesia." d
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