Summary
Summary ( 15 Questions)
A nurse is administering nitrous oxide to a client who is in labor.
Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
it is only one of the actions that the nurse should take, not the only one.
it is also only one of the actions that the nurse should take, not the only one.
it is likewise only one of the actions that the nurse should take, not the only one.
The nurse should take all of the following actions when administering nitrous oxide to a client who is in labor:
Instruct the client to hold the mask over her mouth and nose during contractions. This allows the client to self-administer the gas and control the amount and timing of inhalation.
Monitor the client’s oxygen saturation level continuously. Nitrous oxide can cause hypoxia and respiratory depression if used in high concentrations or for prolonged periods.
Ensure that there is adequate ventilation in the room. Nitrous oxide is a greenhouse gas and can have negative environmental and occupational effects if not properly scavenged.
The nurse should take all of the following actions when administering nitrous oxide to a client who is in labor:
Instruct the client to hold the mask over her mouth and nose during contractions. This allows the client to self-administer the gas and control the amount and timing of inhalation.
Monitor the client’s oxygen saturation level continuously. Nitrous oxide can cause hypoxia and respiratory depression if used in high concentrations or for prolonged periods.
Ensure that there is adequate ventilation in the room. Nitrous oxide is a greenhouse gas and can have negative environmental and occupational effects if not properly scavenged.