Question

The nurse prepares a client for an emergency cesarean delivery. The client asks how the anesthesia is going to affect the baby. Which answer by the nurse is best?

a.) the overall dosage of anesthesia is lower for a client undergoing a cesarean delivery
b.) the dosages of sedatives and hypnotics are lower for a client undergoing a cesarean delivery
c.) the anesthesia is not administered until immediately prior to the cesarean incision
d.) all preoperative medication are routinely withheld prior to the cesarean delivery

Answer 1

The dosages of sedatives and hypnotics are lower for a client undergoing a cesarean delivery to minimize the impact on the baby.

Step-by-step explanation:

The best answer given by the nurse to the client's question would be option b.) the dosages of sedatives and hypnotics are lower for a client undergoing a cesarean delivery.

During a cesarean delivery, the anesthesia provided to the mother is usually regional anesthesia, such as an epidural or spinal anesthesia. These types of anesthesia are administered near the spinal cord and do not directly affect the baby. The medications used for sedation and hypnosis are lower in dosages during a cesarean delivery to minimize the impact on the baby.

It's important for the client to understand that the anesthesia is carefully chosen and administered to provide pain relief for the mother without harming the baby. The healthcare team will take all necessary precautions to ensure the safety and well-being of both the mother and baby during the procedure.