Asked by Dr. Yvette M. Johnson on Jun 28, 2024
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What is a desired effect of general anesthesia? Select all that apply.
A) Reduction of risk
B) Analgesia
C) Amnesia
D) Muscle relaxation
E) Reduction of respiratory secretions
Amnesia
A condition resulting in memory loss, often caused by brain injury, illness, or psychological trauma.
General Anesthesia
A medical procedure involving drugs or gases used to induce a state of unconsciousness, pain relief, and relaxation during surgery.
Analgesia
The absence of pain or the alleviation of pain, typically through the administration of drugs.
- Understand the multifaceted duties and functions of nurses in distinct phases of perioperative care.
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Sarrah BishopJun 29, 2024
Final Answer :
B,C,D
Explanation :
The desired effects of general anesthesia include analgesia to reduce pain, amnesia to prevent the patient from remembering the procedure, and muscle relaxation to facilitate surgery. Reduction of risk and reduction of respiratory secretions are not among the desired effects of general anesthesia.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the multifaceted duties and functions of nurses in distinct phases of perioperative care.