A patient with a dislocated shoulder is prepared for a closed,manual reduction of the dislocation with conscious sedation.Which of the following would the nurse anticipate would be administered preoperatively?

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IV midazolam is a common medication used for conscious sedation as it has sedative, anxiolytic, and amnestic properties. Inhaled nitrous oxide is not typically used for conscious sedation for this procedure. Intramuscular ketamine and intramuscular fentanyl-droperidol are not commonly used for conscious sedation and would be more appropriate for general anesthesia.

A Patient with a Dislocated Shoulder Is Prepared for a Closed,manual