A Nurse Is Assisting the Physician During a Procedure in Which

question 1

Multiple Choice

A nurse is assisting the physician during a procedure in which a local anesthetic is administered. Within a few minutes of administration of the anesthetic, the patient has a pulse of 54 beats/min, respirations of 18 breaths per minute, and a blood pressure of 90/42 mm Hg. The nurse should monitor the patient for further signs of:

• A) heart block.
• B) anaphylaxis.
• C) central nervous system excitation.
• D) respiratory depression.

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