The patient has received ketamine for its analgesic effects.The patient suddenly states,"I feel like I am floating and can see everything you are doing.I am not in control." What is this response called?

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Before administering ketamine,the dissociative state should be explained to the patient.Dissociative state refers to the feelings of separateness from the environment,loss of control,hallucinations,and vivid dreams.The use of benzodiazepines (eg,midazolam)can reduce the incidence of this unpleasant effect.

The Patient Has Received Ketamine for Its Analgesic Effects