Which local anesthetic agent should the nurse recognize has the lowest rate of adverse effects?

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Lidocaine (Xylocaine) has the lowest rate of adverse effects compared to other local anesthetic agents. Tetracaine (Pontocaine) has been known to cause severe allergic reactions, while procaine (Novocain) and chloroprocaine (Nesacaine) have a higher risk of allergic reactions and more side effects such as hypotension and arrhythmias.

Which Local Anesthetic Agent Should the Nurse Recognize Has the Lowest