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A client is having a computerized tomography (CT) scan for a needle-guided pancreatic biopsy. A short-term sedative is administered to the client. Clients receiving short-term sedatives should receive which monitoring?

ExplanationA client should be monitored with pulse oximetry while receiving short-term sedatives. Pulse oximetry will provide early warning signs of a decrease in oxygenation due to potential oversedation. Electroen- cephalography (EEG) monitoring and intracranial pressure monitoring are not necessary for conscious sedation. Central venous pressure monitoring measures cardiovascular pressures, which are not significantly affected by conscious sedation.