Discussion Post: Conscious Sedation
Homework is to be presented as a short (50-100-word) paragraph response for each question. Be sure to clearly address each question. The assignment is to be submitted as a Microsoft Word document electronically to the instructor.
• Define the term conscious sedation.
• Describe the symptoms of a patient needing conscious sedation and how this decision would be made.
• What is the primary effect of sedation and why is it important for patients to be closely monitored for even the simplest procedure?
• How would sedation dose affect different patients?
The response should include a reference list. Using one-inch margins, Times New Roman 12 pnt font, double-space and APA style of writing and citations.