A type of anesthesia that requires a depressed level of consciousness is
a. regional anesthesia.
b. specific anesthesia.
c. optional sedation.
d. conscious sedation.
D
Conscious sedation is routinely used for procedures that do not require complete anesthesia but rather a depressed level of consciousness.
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