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CNOR Operating Room Nursing

Category - Intraoperative

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Which of the following situations may require more anesthesia to produce the necessary effects?
  1. A patient who is very anxious
  2. A patient who has anorexia
  3. A patient who has gone into shock
  4. Both A and B
Explanation
Answer: A-Increased amounts of anesthesia may be needed for a patient who is very anxious. An anxious patient may have higher levels of peripheral blood flow throughout the body. Their heart may be beating at a faster pace and they may have an increased respiratory rate. Greater amounts of anesthesia are needed during induction to achieve the same effects for this type of patient.
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