A Patient Is Given Nitrous Oxide, Along with Another Inhalation

question 8

Multiple Choice

A patient is given nitrous oxide, along with another inhalation anesthetic. The nurse knows that the benefits of nitrous oxide include what?

• A) It is a potent analgesic.
• B) It has high anesthetic potency.
• C) It is less likely to cause nausea and vomiting.
• D) It is less likely to precipitate malignant hyperthermia.
• E) It can significantly reduce the dose of inhalation anesthetic.

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