During a preoperative physical examination, the nurse is alerted to the possibility of compromised respiratory function during or after surgery in a patient with which problem?

During a preoperative physical examination, the nurse is alerted to the possibility of compromised respiratory function during or after surgery in a patient with which problem?

Goals for patient safety in the OR include the Universal Protocol. What is included in this protocol?

What is the primary advantage of the use of midazolam (Versed) as an adjunct to general anesthesia?

How is the initial information given to the PACU nurses about the surgical patient?

While assessing a patient in the PACU, the nurse finds that the patient's blood pressure is below the preoperative baseline. The nurse determines that the patient has residual vasodilating effects of anesthesia when what is assessed?