Which of the following patient reactions indicate that a patient is not maintained at an appropriate level of relative analgesia?
A) Giggling
B) "Floating" feeling
C) Slight ringing in the ears
D) Dilated pupils

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Dilated pupils can indicate that a patient is not maintained at an appropriate level of relative analgesia, as it may suggest over-sedation or an adverse reaction, unlike the other options which are common and generally benign effects of nitrous oxide sedation.

Which of the Following Patient Reactions Indicate That a Patient