Before a patient goes into the surgical suite, the nurse anesthetist assesses the patient's previous experience with anesthesia and answers any questions the patient might have about the anesthesia plan for the surgery. In which category of nurse anesthetist practice is this nurse functioning?

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The nurse anesthetist is performing preanesthetic preparation and evaluation, which involves assessing the patient's history with anesthesia and answering any questions about the anesthesia plan.

Before a Patient Goes into the Surgical Suite, the Nurse