the nurse is caring for a patient who is slow...
the nurse is caring for a patient who is slow to awaken following general anesthesia. the patient is breathing spontaneously but is minimally responsive and having difficulty maintaining a patent airway. which intervention is the most appropriate for the patient to improve oxygenation? a. insert an oral airway. b. lower the head of the bed. c. turn the patients head to the side. d. monitor the patients pulse oximetry.
Answer
# Answer:
A. Insert an oral airway.
# Brief Explanations:
An oral airway helps maintain a patent airway and improve oxygenation in a minimally - responsive patient. Lowering the head of the bed may not directly address airway patency. Turning the head to the side is a basic measure but not as effective as an oral airway for airway maintenance. Monitoring pulse oximetry only measures oxygen saturation, not improve oxygenation.