A patient scheduled to undergo total knee replacement surgery under general anesthesia asks the nurse,"Will the doctor put me to sleep with a mask over my face?" Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?

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Routine general anesthesia is usually induced by the IV route with a hypnotic,anxiolytic,or dissociative agent. However,general anesthesia may be induced by IV or inhalation. The nurse should consult with the anesthesia care provider to determine the method selected for this patient. The anesthesia care provider will select the method of anesthesia,not the surgeon. Inhalation agents may be given through an endotracheal tube or a laryngeal mask airway.

A Patient Scheduled to Undergo Total Knee Replacement Surgery Under