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.
Learning Objectives
- 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.