Which of the following patient conditions is not an absolute contraindication for the use of N2O-oxygen sedation?
A) Recovering alcoholic
B) Acute respiratory infection
C) Severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
D) Severe psychosis

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Recovering alcoholics are not considered to have an absolute contraindication for the use of N2O-oxygen sedation. Conditions like acute respiratory infections, severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and severe psychosis are more directly impacted by N2O-oxygen sedation, making it contraindicated.

Which of the Following Patient Conditions Is Not an Absolute