After the administration of nitrous oxide-oxygen analgesia, oxygen alone should be given for a minimum of _____ minutes before the patient is released.

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When scaling and root planing are completed, the nitrous oxide should be turned off and oxygen increased to maintain the tidal volume. For every 15 minutes of exposure to nitrous oxide, the client must receive 5 minutes of 100% oxygen. If a client is sedated for less than 5 minutes, he or she still should be oxygenated for a minimum of 5 minutes to prevent tissue hypoxia.

After the Administration of Nitrous Oxide-Oxygen Analgesia, Oxygen Alone Should