NCLEX-RN
NCLEX-RN
Sedation blunts consciousness while analgesia dulls pain signals.
Sedation blunts consciousness while analgesia dulls pain signals. The combination can mask hypoventilation, obscure early hypoxia, and compromise airway reflexes. In Canadian practice, the RN’s first responsibility is to protect the airway, then to verify that pain relief is achieved safely.
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