One of the Original Anesthetics, Diethyl Ether Has Been Replaced

question 11

Multiple Choice

One of the original anesthetics, diethyl ether has been replaced by more suitable substances.  Of the many reasons, which of the following properties of ethers would account for it no longer being used in modern operating rooms?

• A)lack of hydrogen bonding
• B)high volatility
• C)flammability
• D)peroxide formation

Identify the care needed for maintaining skin integrity in patients with perineal skin issues.

Recognize the importance of fluid intake following certain gastrointestinal diagnostic procedures.

Understand the implications and management of stool characteristics post-gastrointestinal diagnostic tests.

Apply knowledge of patient education for home-based diagnostic tests related to gastrointestinal health.

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Definitions:

Communicate

The process of conveying information or expressing thoughts and feelings from one entity or group to another through the use of mutually understood signs, symbols, and semiotic conventions.

Gastrointestinal Motility

The movement of the digestive system and its contents, involving the coordinated contraction and relaxation of muscles in the gastrointestinal tract.

Nursing Diagnosis

A clinical judgment about individual, family, or community experiences/responses to actual or potential health problems, serving as the basis for selecting nursing interventions.

Constipation

A condition characterized by difficulty in emptying the bowels, usually associated with hardened feces.