In order to safely and effectively care for postoperative patients, it is important for the nursing assistant to understand the types of anesthesia. Which of the following is true of anesthesia?
A. Anesthesia medications are given to patients to block pain and relax muscles during surgery.
B. General anesthesia causes a loss of feeling in the entire body, and the patient is unconscious during surgery.
C. Local anesthetics block pain in a specific area of the body, and the patient is awake during surgery.
D. All of these are true statements.
Answer: D
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