A Patient with Status Epilepticus Has Been Treated with Benzodiazepines

question 23

Multiple Choice

A patient with status epilepticus has been treated with benzodiazepines and phenobarbital without success.Now a pentobarbital coma is indicated.What should the therapist do at this time?

• A)Place the patient on an oxygen cannula prior to the administration of pentobarbital
• B)Place an oropharyngeal airway to avoid patient's biting the tongue
• C)Prepare to intubate and start mechanical ventilation
• D)Place the patient on noninvasive mechanical ventilation

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