An Emergency Cesarean Is Being Implemented

question 8

Multiple Choice

An emergency cesarean is being implemented. The patient describes tingling in her ears and a metallic taste with the administration of regional anesthesia. The nurse is aware that which incidence has occurred?

• A)Manifestation of maternal respiratory depression related to anesthesia
• B)Inadvertent injection of the anesthetic agent into the maternal bloodstream
• C)Maternal hypotension is occurring related to administration of anesthesia
• D)Expected manifestations related to anesthetic medications are present

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Definitions:

Compensation

A defense mechanism characterized by efforts to overcome imagined or real inferiorities by developing one’s abilities.

Imagined Or Real Inferiorities

Perceptions or beliefs of being less capable, worthy, or valuable compared to others, regardless of their factual basis.

Adler

Refers to Alfred Adler, an Austrian medical doctor and psychotherapist, known for his contributions to psychology with the theory of individual psychology.

Behaviorists

Psychologists who study and theorize about human and animal behavior through observable actions, often dismissing internal processes.