A patient undergoing surgery is receiving general anesthesia as well as a neuromuscular blocking agent. Which statement best indicates the primary reason for the neuromuscular blocking agent?
A) To potentiate analgesic effects
B) To prevent adverse effects associated with inhaled gases
C) To cause total skeletal muscle relaxation
D) To induce unconsciousness
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