Which Action Should the Nurse Take After a Procedure Requiring

question 6

Multiple Choice

Which action should the nurse take after a procedure requiring intravenous moderate sedation?

• A)Report to the physician a Ramsay sedation score that is less than 3.
• B)Monitor airway patency and vital signs every 5 minutes for 30 minutes.
• C)Take vital signs every 15 minutes for the next 2 hours.
• D)Take vital signs every 30 minutes until stable.

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