Which of the following is an advantage of using nitrous oxide as part of anesthesia for surgery?
A)It does not cause nausea or vomiting postoperatively.
B)Its induction and effects are slow and long-lasting.
C)It can be combined with other agents.
D)It also works as an analgesic.

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Nitrous oxide can be combined with other agents for anesthesia. Nitrous oxide is used as a type of inhalation anesthesia and it works very rapidly. It also may wear off rapidly, which is why it should be combined with other types of anesthesia for longer effects through the surgical procedure. It is always combined with oxygen for administration and its gas particles enter the patient's bloodstream to induce loss of consciousness.

Which of the Following Is an Advantage of Using Nitrous