The Client Is Scheduled for a Surgical Procedure

question 3

Multiple Choice

The client is scheduled for a surgical procedure. The nurse plans to teach the client about anesthesia. Which statement would be included in the best plan of the nurse?

• A) "An intravenous (IV) agent to induce sleep is usually all that is required."
• B) "An intravenous (IV) agent will be used first to induce sleep; then, an inhaled agent will be used."
• C) "An inhaled agent needs to be followed by an intravenous (IV) agent if it is ineffective."
• D) "An inhaled agent is used to induce sleep, followed by an intravenous (IV) agent for relaxation."

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