The Patient Has Begun to Inhale Nitrous Oxide and Oxygen

question 17

Multiple Choice

The patient has begun to inhale nitrous oxide and oxygen (N₂O-O₂) as part of conscious sedation. The BEST way to determine her level of sedation under N₂O-O₂ is:

• A)Response to a painful stimulus
• B)Percent N₂O being delivered
• C)Response to questions
• D)Muscle tone

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