A Patient with a Dislocated Shoulder Is Prepared for a Closed

question 12

Multiple Choice

A patient with a dislocated shoulder is prepared for a closed, manual reduction of the dislocation with conscious sedation. The nurse anticipates the administration of

• A) inhaled nitrous oxide.
• B) intramuscular fentanyl/droperidol (Innovar).
• C) intramuscular ketamine (Ketalar).
• D) IV midazolam (Versed).

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