The process of alleviating pain is:
a. Anesthesia
b. Analgesia
c. Sedation
d. Anesthetics
b
Rationale: a. Anesthesia is causing the cessation of sensory perception.
b. Correct.
c. Sedation is a reduction of the patient's level of consciousness and an impairment of their ability to respond to external stimuli.
d. Anesthetics are medications used to produce an alteration in sensory perception.
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