A patient is undergoing abdominal surgery and has been anesthetized for 3 hours.Which nursing diagnosis would be appropriate for this patient?
A) Anxiety related to the use of an anesthetic
B) Risk for injury related to increased sensorium from general anesthesia
C) Decreased cardiac output related to systemic effects of local anesthesia
D) Impaired gas exchange related to central nervous system depression produced by general anesthesia
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