Which Effects Associated with the Prescription of Midazolam (Versed) Should

Which effects associated with the prescription of midazolam (Versed) should the nurse anticipate when administered as part of surgical anesthesia? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply.

A) Effects consistent with those observed with other benzodiazepines
B) Reduction of anxiety and stress associated with surgery
C) Central nervous system depression and skeletal muscle relaxation
D) Maintenance of stable cardiac and respiratory activity
E) Absent cardiac dysrhythmias