A patient is given nitrous oxide, along with another inhalation anesthetic. The nurse knows that the benefits of nitrous oxide include what? (Select all that apply.)
a. It is a potent analgesic.
b. It has high anesthetic potency.
c. It is less likely to cause nausea and vo-miting.
d. It is less likely to precipitate malignant hyperthermia.
e. It can significantly reduce the dose of in-halation anesthetic.
A, D, E
Nitrous oxide is an inhalation agent with high analgesic potency. It is not likely to precipitate malignant hyperthermia. It can significantly reduce the dose of the primary anesthetic by as much as 50% or more. It does not have high anesthetic potency, so it cannot be used alone to induce anesthesia. It is more likely to cause postoperative nausea and vomiting.
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