When general anesthesia is necessary for a cesarean delivery, what should the nurse be prepared to do?
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Administering an antacid helps reduce the risk of acid aspiration, a potential complication during general anesthesia. Cricoid pressure is applied to prevent aspiration of stomach contents. Preoxygenation enriches the oxygen content in the patient's body before anesthesia, reducing the risk of hypoxia. Placing a Foley catheter is standard for cesarean deliveries to keep the bladder empty and out of the way of the surgical field. Placing a wedge under the client's thigh is not a standard preparation for general anesthesia in cesarean delivery; instead, a wedge under the right hip (not thigh) is used to prevent supine hypotensive syndrome by shifting the uterus off the inferior vena cava.

When General Anesthesia Is Necessary for a Cesarean Delivery, What