A client develops a gallstone that becomes lodged in the common bile duct. An endoscopic sphincterotomy is scheduled. The client asks the nurse what will be done to prevent pain. What should the nurse reply?

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Elein

Biology

12 July, 19:30

A client develops a gallstone that becomes lodged in the common bile duct. An endoscopic sphincterotomy is scheduled. The client asks the nurse what will be done to prevent pain. What should the nurse reply?

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Henry Landry · Answer 1

In the endoscopic sphincterotomy procedure, the patient will be a given a combination of meperidine, fentanyl, midazolam, or propofol. These knockout drugs relieve anxiety, brings unconsciousness, and stops pain. Therefore, the patient will not feel anything, not even pain, during the surgery.