The client asks the nurse about the uses of nitrous oxide. Which statement is the most appropriate by the nurse?
1. Nitrous oxide is rarely used in any setting.
2. Nitrous oxide is often used for local anesthesia.
3. Nitrous oxide is often used for dental procedures.
4. Nitrous oxide is often used for general anesthesia.
Correct Answer: 3
Rationale 1: Nitrous oxide is rarely used in any setting is incorrect because it is often used for dental procedures.
Rationale 2: Nitrous oxide is often used for local anesthesia is incorrect because local anesthesia is not often used for dental procedures.
Rationale 3: Nitrous oxide is often used for dental procedures.
Rationale 4: General anesthesia is not often used for dental procedures; therefore, this is incorrect.
Global Rationale: Nitrous oxide is often used for dental procedures. Nitrous oxide is rarely used in any setting is incorrect because it is often used for dental procedures. Nitrous oxide is often used for local anesthesia is incorrect because local anesthesia is not often used for dental procedures. General anesthesia is not often used for dental procedures; therefore, this is incorrect.
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