Caring for the Patient Who Uses Cannabinoids

CANNABIS USE IS permitted in many states across the United States, while simultaneously being the most widely used illicit drug.1 With the increased use of Cannabis for both recreational and therapeutic indications, the perianesthesia nurse should be aware of how the drug works and the implications for patient assessment, monitoring, and health teaching. Screening for Cannabis use can help anticipate unpredictable responses to analgesics and other medications. In all phases of perianesthesia care, we can anticipate caring for patients who use cannabinoids more frequently.
Source: Journal of PeriAnesthesia Nursing - Category: Nursing Authors: Tags: The Back Page Source Type: research