Because general anesthetics affect the CNS, patients may feel:

A. normal immediately after awakening from anesthesia
B. overly alert and excited after anesthesia
C. drowsy, weak, or tired for as long as a few days after having general anesthesia
D. drowsy, weak, or tired for up to 24 hours after having general anesthesia


c
Rationale: Because general anesthetics affect the CNS, patients may feel drowsy, weak, or tired for as long as a few days after having general anesthesia.

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