Nitrous oxide is being administered to a child with extensive burn injuries. Which is the purpose of this medication?
a. Promote healing.
b. Prevent infection.
c. Provide anesthesia.
d. Improve urinary output.
ANS: C
The use of short-acting anesthetic agents, such as propofol and nitrous oxide, has proven beneficial in eliminating procedural pain. Nitrous oxide is an anesthetic agent.
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