The nurse understands that which client description is most desirable after the administration of general anesthesia prior to a surgical procedure?
A. The client is unconscious, with arm and leg movement.
B. The client is unresponsive to pain and is unable to breath spontaneously.
C. The client is unconscious with slow eye movements.
D. The client loses sensation, but remains awake.
Answer: C
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