Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 79%
Simulated
An adult who is admitted for a cardiac catheterization asks the nurse if she will be asleep during the cardiac catheterization. What is the best initial response for the nurse to make?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
During cardiac catheterization, clients receive sedation but remain awake, as their cooperation may be needed. General anesthesia is not used, and pain is managed with sedation, not additional anesthetics. Asking 'why' may make the client defensive and does not provide the requested information.