A Client Is Scheduled to Have General Anesthesia for a Surgical

question 18

Multiple Choice

A client is scheduled to have general anesthesia for a surgical procedure.The client asks the nurse about being awake during surgery.What is the nurse's BEST response?

• A)"The anesthesiologist can give you specific information about the effects of the anesthesia selected."
• B)"Just relax.You'll be fine."
• C)"I'm not sure.Better talk to your anesthesiologist."
• D)"With a general anesthetic you will be asleep during surgery."

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