Which stage of general anesthesia begins with the initiation of an anesthetic agent and ends with loss of consciousness?
a. Stage I c. Stage III
b. Stage II d. Stage IV
A
Stage I, commonly called the stage of analgesia, begins with the initiation of an anesthetic agent and ends with the loss of consciousness. This stage has been described as the lightest level of anesthesia and represents mild sensory and mental depression. Patients can open their eyes on command, breathe normally, and maintain protective reflexes.
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