CNOR Operating Room Nursing

Category - Intraoperative

Which of the following effects would the nurse expect to see in a patient who has been given pentothal for anesthesia?
  1. Drowsiness
  2. Euphoria
  3. Flaccid paralysis
  4. Agitation
Explanation
Answer: A-The nurse should expect to see drowsiness in a patient who has been given pentothal for anesthesia. Pentothal is classified as a barbiturate. These types of drugs affect the central nervous system, causing relaxation and sleepiness before and during a surgical procedure.
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