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A Preoperative Patient in the Holding Area Asks the Nurse

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A preoperative patient in the holding area asks the nurse whether he will be "put to sleep" with a mask over his face.What is the most appropriate response?


A) "A drug will be injected through your intravenous line,which will cause you to go to sleep almost immediately."
B) "Only your surgeon can tell you for sure what method of anaesthesia will be used.Should I ask your surgeon?"
C) "Masks are not used anymore for anaesthesia.A tube will be inserted into your throat to deliver a gas that will put you to sleep."
D) "You will be so sleepy from the preoperative medication you have received that you will not be aware of the anaesthetic administration."

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