Flash. Neuro. Anesthetics

Before administering a local anesthetic, which assessment should the nurse prioritize?

Which action is essential for the nurse to perform before the administration of a general anesthetic for surgery?

A patient is receiving spinal anesthesia. What is the priority nursing intervention post-procedure?

Which statement made by a patient indicates a need for further teaching about the side effects of anesthetics?

After receiving a local anesthetic, a patient reports lightheadedness, dizziness, and confusion. The nurse should recognize these as signs of which condition?

While monitoring a patient who received a general anesthetic, which finding should the nurse prioritize?

After receiving epidural anesthesia, the nurse should closely monitor the patient for which potential side effect?

A patient scheduled for surgery with general anesthesia expresses concern about postoperative nausea and vomiting. What is the best nursing response?

During the postoperative assessment of a patient who received general anesthesia, which finding is most concerning to the nurse?

A patient is scheduled for a minor procedure with a local anesthetic. The patient asks if they can drive home afterward. What is the best nursing response?