When General Anesthesia Is Necessary for a Cesarean Delivery, the Nurse

question 23

Multiple Choice

When general anesthesia is necessary for a cesarean delivery, the nurse should be prepared to:

• A) Administer an antacid to the patient.
• B) Place a wedge under the left hip.
• C) Apply cricoid pressure during anesthesia intubation.
• D) Preoxygenate for 3-5 minutes before anesthesia.
• E) Place a Foley catheter in the patient's bladder.

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