A patient is given nitrous oxide, along with another inhalation anesthetic. The nurse knows that the benefits of nitrous oxide include what?
A) It is a potent analgesic.
B) It has high anesthetic potency.
C) It is less likely to cause nausea and vomiting.
D) It is less likely to precipitate malignant hyperthermia.
E) It can significantly reduce the dose of inhalation anesthetic.
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