The nurse is preparing a client for an upper GI endoscopy.For which type of anesthesia should the nurse prepare the client to receive?

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Conscious sedation is the most appropriate type of anesthesia for an upper GI endoscopy as it helps the client to relax and feel comfortable without losing consciousness. Local anesthesia is not usually used for this procedure as the scope is passed through the mouth and into the esophagus, making it difficult to administer. Spinal and epidural anesthesia are not appropriate for this type of procedure as they are generally used for surgeries lower in the body, such as the abdomen, hips, or legs.

The Nurse Is Preparing a Client for an Upper GI