Which of the following interventions can the nurse provide to manage awareness of the surgical procedure for the patient under anesthesia?
A)Determine if the patient has a history of this occurring in the past.
B)Routinely test patient response during the procedure by lightly touching the skin of the face.
C)Monitor the patient through the Bispectral Index System to indicate changes in status.
D)Both A and C

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The nurse should determine if the patient has a history of awareness occurring in the past and monitor the patient through the Bispectral Index System to indicate changes in status. A patient who has a history of awareness under anesthesia may be anxious about the upcoming surgical procedure and may have difficulties cognitively accepting the need for anesthesia again. The nurse can be aware of patient changes through the Bispectral Index System, which is used by the anesthesiologist.

Which of the Following Interventions Can the Nurse Provide to Manage