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What is the type of consent that is given when a patient is unconscious?
Implied consent.
What is emetics?
A medication or substance given to induces vomiting
Unconscious in a sentence?
Ariel was unconscious when Eric found her on the beach.
Can a patient be unconscious and have normal vital signs?
yes
Where should you check the temperature of a unconscious patient?
Rectal
What do you do whenever nursing care is given to a conscious patient?
Whether they're conscious or unconscious you verify the patient's name and date of birth (verbally when conscious, armband when not). Also explain what you're doing to them whether they're conscious or not.
How does anti-emetics work?
Anti-emetics work by blocking the signals in the brain that trigger the sensation of nausea and vomiting. They often target specific receptors involved in the vomiting reflex, such as serotonin (5-HT3), dopamine (D2), or neurokinin-1 (NK1) receptors. By inhibiting these pathways, anti-emetics can effectively reduce the occurrence of nausea and vomiting due to various causes, including chemotherapy, motion sickness, and post-operative effects. Different classes of anti-emetics may be used depending on the underlying cause and patient needs.
What can be used in a conscious or an unconscious patient?
In a medical context, oxygen can be administered to both conscious and unconscious patients to ensure adequate oxygenation. For conscious patients, medications or treatments can be given orally or intravenously, whereas unconscious patients often receive medications through IV or injections. Additionally, basic life support measures, such as CPR and the use of an automated external defibrillator (AED), can be utilized regardless of the patient's consciousness level. It's important to assess and respond based on the patient's condition and responsiveness.
Which special sense is the last to go in an unconscious patient?
hearing
How do you position an unconscious patient for oral care?
high fowlers
When should implied consent apply?
Implied consent applies to the unconscious patient - if the patient were conscious they would want your help.
How can you remove lenses of unconscious patient?
wake them up and buy them a hot dog
