A nursing student is reviewing the stages of general anesthesia. Which pairing if identified by the student demonstrates understanding? Select all that apply
A) Stage Iâ€"delirium
B) Stage IIIâ€"respiratory paralysis
C) Stage IIâ€"delirium
D) Stage IVâ€"respiratory paralysis
E) Stage Iâ€"analgesia
Ans: C, D, E
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The stages of anesthesia are as follows: stage Iâ€"analgesia; stage IIâ€"delirium; stage IIIâ€"surgical anesthesia; and stage IVâ€"respiratory paralysis.
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