Which of the following is one of the greatest risks of general anaesthesia?
a. Hypertension
b. Cardiovascular depression
c. Oral mucosa damage
d. Tachypnea
B
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A Hypertension is not one of the greatest risks of general anaesthesia.
B The greatest risks from general anaesthesia are the side effects of the anaesthetic agents, including cardiovascular depression or irritability, respiratory depression, and liver and kidney damage.
C Oral mucosa damage is not one of the greatest risks of general anaesthesia.
D Tachypnea is not one of the greatest risks of general anaesthesia.
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