A Client Has Received Local Anesthesia of Lidocaine (Xylocaine)with Epinephrine

question 9

Multiple Choice

A client has received local anesthesia of lidocaine (Xylocaine) with epinephrine for repair of a laceration.The nurse plans care based on the knowledge of which action of the epinephrine?

• A)Constrict the blood vessels in the area to dramatically reduce bleeding,thus enhancing the operative field.
• B)Constrict the blood vessels to extend the duration of the drug in the operative area.
• C)Constrict the blood vessels to make the wound less distressing to the client and to promote relaxation.
• D)Constrict the blood vessels in the area to reduce the transmission of pain signals to the central nervous system.

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