A client is undergoing an operation under general anesthesia.What are the nurse anesthetist's best actions to prevent hypoventilation during the operation?

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Best practice standards to prevent hypoventilation have been established jointly by the American Society of Anesthesiologists and the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists.These standards include continuous monitoring of breathing,circulation,and cardiac rhythms; blood pressure and heart rate recordings every 5 minutes; and the continuous presence of an anesthesia provider during the case.The head of the bed or stretcher may not be able to be elevated,depending on the surgical case.The cardiac rhythm should be monitored continuously.

A Client Is Undergoing an Operation Under General Anesthesia