What risk is inherent in horses that should be relayed to the client before any general anesthetic procedure is performed?
A)Increased chance of sudden cardiac death
B)High incidence of allergic reaction to anesthetic agents
C)Increased chance of complications during anesthetic recovery
D)Double the likelihood of aggression as in small animals

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A risk that is inherent in horses that should be relayed to the client before any general anesthetic procedure is performed is the increased chance of complications during anesthetic recovery. Because horses have an urge to stand up during recovery much more quickly than other animals, there is increased risk of injury during the recovery period. Though precautionary safety steps will always be taken, this risk should be relayed to the client.

What Risk Is Inherent in Horses That Should Be Relayed