Which is a disadvantage of local anesthesia?
a. Increased apprehension of the patient during the procedure
b. Avoids the effects of general anesthesia
c. Recovery period is minimized
d. Requires minimal equipment
ANS: A
Disadvantages of local anesthesia make it impractical for some procedures; response varies among patients; local anesthesia may absorb too quickly.
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