The OR Was Trialling a New Insufflation System and the Vendor

question 13

Multiple Choice

The OR was trialling a new insufflation system and the vendor representative was out of the room taking a phone call.The perioperative nurse was concerned that the flow rate was well above 14 L/min and the pressure had risen to 16 mm Hg.She alerted the surgeon and reduced the rate and pressure because she feared that the elderly patient was at high risk for:

• A) gastroesophageal reflux.
• B) hypercarbia.
• C) postoperative nerve damage and shoulder pain.
• D) All of the options are correct.

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