A Patient in Shock Has Been Sedated Using a Propofol

question 6

Multiple Choice

A patient in shock has been sedated using a propofol (Diprivan) drip.How will the nurse assess this patient's mental status?

• A)Temporarily discontinue the drip and assess mental status within a few minutes.
• B)Temporarily discontinue the drug and plan to assess mental status in an hour.
• C)Use "train of four" testing while the medication is still infusing.
• D)This assessment will have to wait until the sedating drug is no longer needed.

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