While the Nurse Is Assisting a Patient Recovering from Epidural

question 3

Multiple Choice

While the nurse is assisting a patient recovering from epidural anesthesia to ambulate, the patient becomes dizzy and has a blood pressure of 78/48 mmHg. What actions should the nurse take?

• A) Notify the anesthesiologist.
• B) Notify the pharmacy to obtain atropine.
• C) Continuously monitor blood pressure.
• D) Prepare to administer intravenous fluids.
• E) Prepare to administer vasoactive medications.

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Definitions:

Internalized Racism

The personal conscious or subconscious acceptance of the dominant society's racist views, stereotypes, and biases of one's own ethnic group.

Self-Stigmatization

The process by which individuals anticipate or internalize societal stigmas, often leading to feelings of shame or a decrease in self-esteem.

Inner Objectification

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