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CNOR Operating Room Nursing

Category - Intraoperative

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Which of the following complications must the perioperative nurse consider when caring for a patient who is positioned prone for a surgical procedure?
  1. Increased right atrial pressure
  2. Increased pressure in the eyes
  3. Tachycardia
  4. Both A and B
Explanation
Answer: B-When a patient is positioned prone the nurse must consider possible complications involving increased pressure on the eyes. When the patient is face downward for a long period of time during surgery, blood may accumulate in the front of the face and head. This may put pressure on the structures of the face, eyes and neck. Using proper support devices such as headrests is essential for protecting the patient from injury.
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