Asked by Angela Chevraux on Sep 29, 2024

A patient needs assistance in eliminating an anesthetic gaseous medication (nitrous oxide) . Which action will the nurse take?

A) Encourage the patient to cough and deep-breathe.
B) Suction the patient's respiratory secretions.
C) Suggest voiding every 2 hours.
D) Increase fluid intake.

Anesthetic Gaseous Medication

A type of inhalation drug used to induce anesthesia, rendering a patient unconscious or unable to feel pain during surgical procedures.

Nitrous Oxide

A colorless, non-flammable gas with anaesthetic and analgesic properties, used in surgery and dentistry.

Deep-Breathe

A technique of taking slow, deliberate breaths to the full capacity of the lungs, often used to improve lung function or alleviate stress.

  • Comprehend the methods involved in the accurate administration of different medications and treatments.
  • Recognize particular nursing interventions necessary for various medication delivery pathways and assessments of patient needs.