When the anesthetic solution has expired,the pH of the anesthetic solution will decrease when the preservative sodium bisulfate is oxidized to sodium bisulfate.This can be avoided by checking the expiration date printed on the Mylar label.

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Both statements are true. The pH of anesthetic solutions can decrease due to the oxidation of sodium bisulfite (a preservative) to sodium bisulfate, and checking the expiration date can help avoid using compromised solutions.

When the Anesthetic Solution Has Expired,the PH of the Anesthetic