A Patient Receives a Neuromuscular Blocking Agent Before a Procedure

question 4

Multiple Choice

A patient receives a neuromuscular blocking agent before a procedure. The patient's eyes close. The nurse knows this is a sign that the patient:

• A) has fallen asleep.
• B) has received a toxic dose of the medication.
• C) is beginning to feel the drug's effects.
• D) may need mechanical ventilation.

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Definitions:

Eructation

The release of gas from the digestive tract, primarily through the mouth; belching.

Dyspepsia

Indigestion or discomfort in the upper abdomen; a common symptom that can result from a variety of causes.

Flatus

Gas generated in the stomach or intestines that is expelled through the anus.

Lavage

A medical procedure involving the washing out of an organ or cavity, such as the stomach, with water or a medicated solution.