A Patient Receiving Moderate Sedation for a Colonoscopy Has Progressed

question 12

Multiple Choice

A patient receiving moderate sedation for a colonoscopy has progressed to a state of deep anesthesia.The nurse administering this sedation has which priority intervention?

• A)Monitor the heart rate.
• B)Contact the rapid response team.
• C)Manage the airway and provide ventilation.
• D)Monitor the blood pressure.

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