A client is in stage 2 of general anesthesia.What action by the nurse is most important?

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During stage 2 of general anesthesia (excitement,delirium),the client can vomit and aspirate.The nurse must be ready to react to this potential occurrence by being prepared to suction the client's airway.Keeping the room quiet and calm does help the client enter the anesthetic state,but is not the priority.Positioning the client usually occurs during stage 3 (operative anesthesia).Keeping the client warm is important throughout to prevent hypothermia.

A Client Is in Stage 2 of General Anesthesia