The anesthesiologist has started the induction of anesthesia and the patient begins to shout and is struggling on the bed. The nurse responds to this appropriately by:
A)Taking the patient by the arms and holding them down.
B)Getting the patient's attention by clapping their hands in the patient's face.
C)Stroking the patient's forehead and calmly whispering in their ear.
D)Staying next to the patient and keeping everyone else in the room quiet.

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The nurse should respond by staying next to the patient and keeping everyone else in the room quiet. The patient is going through the excitement phase of anesthesia administration and shouting, talking or struggling are common reactions. The nurse should avoid touching or overstimulating the patient during this time, as this can increase circulation. The excitement phase is resolved when the patient receives an adequate amount of anesthesia and is overcome by sleep.

The Anesthesiologist Has Started the Induction of Anesthesia and the Patient