The Client Has a Serious Laceration to the Arm

question 13

Multiple Choice

The client has a serious laceration to the arm. The client receives a local anesthetic mixed with epinephrine prior to suturing. What does the nurse recognize as the rationale for the epinephrine?

• A) constricted blood vessels will extend the duration of action of the drug.
• B) constricted blood vessels will decrease the amount of pain experienced.
• C) constricted blood vessels will result in decreased bleeding.
• D) constricted blood vessels will promote relaxation of the client.

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