Patients who undergo surgery require less anesthetic when _______ is used.

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Hypnosis has been shown to reduce the amount of anesthetic needed for surgery, as the patient is in a relaxed and suggestible state. Post operative medication may control pain and prevent infection, but does not directly affect the amount of anesthetic needed. Apnea and narcolepsy are respiratory and sleep disorders, respectively, and are not relevant to anesthesia during surgery.

Patients Who Undergo Surgery Require Less Anesthetic When _______ Is