A nurse is teaching a group of nursing students about local anesthetics. Which statement by a student reflects an understanding of the teaching?
A) "Local anesthetics affect large myelinated neurons first."
B) "Local anesthetics affect motor and sensory nerves."
C) "Local anesthetics do not block temperature perception."
D) "Local anesthetics do not cause systemic effects."

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Local anesthetics are nonselective modifiers of neuronal function. They block actions in motor and sensory nerves. They affect small myelinated neurons first. They block temperature, pressure, and pain sensation. When absorbed into the systemic circulation, they can cause systemic effects.

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