The client is scheduled for a surgical procedure. The nurse plans to teach the client about anesthesia. Which statement would be included in the best plan of the nurse?

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The best plan for teaching the client about anesthesia would include explaining the two main types of anesthesia - intravenous (IV) and inhaled. Option B correctly explains that an IV agent is used first to induce sleep, followed by an inhaled agent. This is typically the case for general anesthesia. Option A is incorrect as it suggests that an IV agent is all that is required, which is not always the case. Option C is incorrect as it suggests that an inhaled agent needs to be followed by an IV agent, which may not always be necessary. Option D is also incorrect as it suggests that an inhaled agent is used to induce sleep, which is not typically the case for general anesthesia.

The Client Is Scheduled for a Surgical Procedure