The Nurse Is Collecting Data for a Patient Who Had

question 35

Multiple Choice

The nurse is collecting data for a patient who had an epidural anesthetic during surgery. What finding by the nurse is a priority to report?

• A)Patient reports a feeling of heaviness in the legs.
• B)Patient experiences chills and shaking postoperatively.
• C)Patient's blood pressure is 100/60 mm Hg.
• D)Patient reports a feeling of numbness in the legs.

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Definitions:

Neurotransmitters

Chemicals in the brain that transmit signals from one neuron to another, playing key roles in the function of the nervous system.

Glutamate

A major excitatory neurotransmitter in the brain, involved in learning, memory, and the regulation of various brain functions.

Norepinephrine

A neurotransmitter involved in arousal, attention, and the fight-or-flight response.

Internal

Pertaining to or occurring within an individual's mind or self, often used in the context of internal vs. external motivation or processes.