The nurse would be alerted to the occurrence of

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The nurse would be alerted to the occurrence of
malignant hyperthermia when the patient
demonstrates what manifestation?
A.
Hypocapnia
B.
Muscle rigidity
C.
Decreased body temperature
D.
Confusion upon arousal from anesthesia

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A patient having an open reduction internal fixation
(ORIF) of a left lower leg fracture will receive
regional anesthesia during the procedure. As the
patient is prepared in the operating room, what
should the nurse implement to maintain patient
safety during surgery that is directly related to the
type of anesthesia being used?

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A 78-year-old patient is having surgery. What
risk areas will the nurse need to be especially
aware of for this patient during surgery?

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A nurse has opened a suturing package
in an operating room. The nurse places it
in a pocket below the waist level of the
gown. What is true about the suturing
package?

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The patient is going to have a colonoscopy.
Which type of anesthesia should the nurse
expect to be used?
A.
Local anesthesia
B.
Moderate sedation
C.
General anesthesia
D.
Monitored anesthesia care (MAC)

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A 42-year-old patient is recovering from anesthesia in the
PACU. On admission to the PACU, the blood pressure (BP)
is 124/70. Thirty minutes later, the blood pressure is
112/60, pulse is 72, and skin is warm and dry. The most
appropriate action by the nurse at this time is to

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The nurse evaluates that the
interventions for the nursing diagnosis of
ineffective airway clearance in a
postoperative patient have been
successful when