CNOR Operating Room Nursing

Answer: C-The nurse’s role in caring for a patient under conscious sedation is to monitor the patient and provide supplemental oxygen if necessary. Conscious sedation provides intravenous anesthesia in which the patient is in a deeper state of consciousness but is still able to breathe on their own. Respiratory support through bag-mask ventilation or intubation is typically unnecessary, but the nurse should stay by the patient for safety and support.