Which of the following correctly identifies a state of general anesthesia desirable for surgery?
1. The patient is unconscious, with arm and leg movement.
2. The patient is not responsive to pain, and has no spontaneous breathing.
3. The patient is unconscious with slow eye movements.
4. The patient loses sensation, but is awake.
Correct Answer: 3
Rationale: Surgical anesthesia occurs at Stage 3, where the patient is not conscious and is relaxed, eye movement has slowed, and vital signs have stabilized.
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