The Nurse Is Providing Preoperative Teaching to a Client for Whom

question 18

Multiple Choice

The nurse is providing preoperative teaching to a client for whom a cesarean birth under general anesthesia is scheduled for the next day. Which statement by the client indicates that she requires additional information?

• A) "General anesthesia can be accomplished with inhaled gases."
• B) "General anesthesia usually involves administering medication into my I V."
• C) "General anesthesia will provide good pain relief after the birth."
• D) "General anesthesia takes effect faster than an epidural."

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