The Anesthesiologist Elects to Use an Opioid as Adjunct to Anesthesia

question 208

Multiple Choice

The anesthesiologist elects to use an opioid as adjunct to anesthesia for pain relief. Which of the following nursing diagnosis would be included in the client's care plan?

• A) Risk for Addiction
• B) Risk for Profound Hypotension
• C) Risk for Respiratory Depression
• D) Risk for Diaphragmatic Paralysis

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Definitions:

Freudian Theory

A set of psychoanalytic theories developed by Sigmund Freud, emphasizing unconscious processes and the importance of early childhood experiences.

Operant Conditioning

A learning process whereby behavior is controlled by its consequences, including rewards and punishments.

Observational Learning

Learning new behavior by watching a model perform that behavior.

Vicarious Learning

The process of learning behaviors by observing the actions of others and the outcomes of those actions, without directly experiencing it oneself.