6. A nurse is preparing to administer moderate sedation to a client who is to have a
colonoscopy. What considerations should the nurse plan to prepare in the care of the
client Use the ATI Active Learning Template: Basic Concept to complete this item to
include the following:
A. Related Content: List three medications and classifications used for moderate
sedation.
B. Underlying Principles: Define the purpose of moderate sedation.
C. Nursing Interventions: List two interventions for each: preprocedure,
intraprocedure, and postprocedure.
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, A. Related Content
● Fentanyl (Sublimaze) - opioid
● Propofol (Diprivan) - anesthetic
● Midazolam (Versed) - benzodiazepine
B. Underlying Principles
● The purpose of moderate sedation is to relax the client to a point where
discomfort is not
felt, yet the client is able to respond to verbal stimuli, retains reflexes (gag
reflex), and is
easily aroused.
C. Nursing Interventions
● Preprocedure
◯ Instruct the client to be NPO for 6 hr before the procedure.
◯ Attach monitor equipment.
◯ Start IV access.
◯ Verify informed consent.
● Intraprocedure
◯ Assess the level of consciousness.
◯ Monitor cardiac and respiratory status.
◯ Have emergency cart and equipment available in the room.
◯ Have oxygen and suction equipment ready and available if needed.
● Postprocedure
◯ Continue to monitor vital signs and consciousness.
◯ Determine ability to cough, deep breathe, and swallow.
◯ Assess for nausea, vomiting, shortness of breath, or dizziness before
discharge.
3. A nurse is caring for a client who arrived in the PACU following a total hip
arthroplasty. The client is not
responding to verbal stimuli. Which of the following actions should the nurse perform
first?
A. Compare and contrast the peripheral pulses.
B. Apply a warm blanket.
C. Assess the client's dressings.
D. Place the client in a lateral position.
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colonoscopy. What considerations should the nurse plan to prepare in the care of the
client Use the ATI Active Learning Template: Basic Concept to complete this item to
include the following:
A. Related Content: List three medications and classifications used for moderate
sedation.
B. Underlying Principles: Define the purpose of moderate sedation.
C. Nursing Interventions: List two interventions for each: preprocedure,
intraprocedure, and postprocedure.
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, A. Related Content
● Fentanyl (Sublimaze) - opioid
● Propofol (Diprivan) - anesthetic
● Midazolam (Versed) - benzodiazepine
B. Underlying Principles
● The purpose of moderate sedation is to relax the client to a point where
discomfort is not
felt, yet the client is able to respond to verbal stimuli, retains reflexes (gag
reflex), and is
easily aroused.
C. Nursing Interventions
● Preprocedure
◯ Instruct the client to be NPO for 6 hr before the procedure.
◯ Attach monitor equipment.
◯ Start IV access.
◯ Verify informed consent.
● Intraprocedure
◯ Assess the level of consciousness.
◯ Monitor cardiac and respiratory status.
◯ Have emergency cart and equipment available in the room.
◯ Have oxygen and suction equipment ready and available if needed.
● Postprocedure
◯ Continue to monitor vital signs and consciousness.
◯ Determine ability to cough, deep breathe, and swallow.
◯ Assess for nausea, vomiting, shortness of breath, or dizziness before
discharge.
3. A nurse is caring for a client who arrived in the PACU following a total hip
arthroplasty. The client is not
responding to verbal stimuli. Which of the following actions should the nurse perform
first?
A. Compare and contrast the peripheral pulses.
B. Apply a warm blanket.
C. Assess the client's dressings.
D. Place the client in a lateral position.
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