Explain why the lack of profound anesthesia can result in a spike in blood pressure?
What will be an ideal response?
The lack of profound anesthesia can result in unmanageable pain which, in turn, can lead to a spike in blood pressure due to the release of endogenous epinephrine in response to the pain. This endogenous release may be much greater than typical doses of administered epinephrine (exogenous).
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While monitoring a patient during a spontaneous breathing trial via T-tube, you note the following: an increase in heart rate from 85 to 103/min; an increase in respiratory rate from 19 to 26/min; an increase in PetO2 from 44 to 52 mm Hg; and a decrease in SpO2 from 94 to 90%. Which of the following actions would be appropriate at this time?
A. restore the patient to full ventilatory support B. encourage the patient to relax and continue monitoring C. request that the patient be given a mild sedative D. measure the patient's vital capacity and MIP/NIF
The female reproductive system includes which organs?
What will be an ideal response?