The nurse educator asks a group of students what occurs when sensation is lost to a limited part of the body without loss of consciousness. Which answer by the student is correct?

1. General anesthesia
2. Surgical anesthesia
3. Local anesthesia
4. Total anesthesia


Correct Answer: 3

Rationale 1: General anesthesia is incorrect because local anesthesia occurs when sensation is lost to a limited part of the body without loss of consciousness.
Rationale 2: Surgical anesthesia is incorrect because local anesthesia occurs when sensation is lost to a limited part of the body without loss of consciousness.
Rationale 3: Local anesthesia occurs when sensation is lost to a limited part of the body without loss of consciousness.
Rationale 4: Total anesthesia is incorrect because local anesthesia occurs when sensation is lost to a limited part of the body without loss of consciousness.

Global Rationale: Local anesthesia occurs when sensation is lost to a limited part of the body without loss of consciousness.

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