A novice nurse says,We want to keep our clients in stage 4 anesthesia during their surgery." How should the supervising nurse interpret this statement?
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Stage 4 anesthesia is a dangerous level where severe depression of the central nervous system occurs, leading to a risk of respiratory and cardiovascular collapse. The goal during surgery is to maintain the patient in stage 3 anesthesia, where surgery is safely performed without pain and with adequate muscle relaxation. Stage 4 is avoided to prevent complications.

A Novice Nurse Says,We Want to Keep Our Clients in Stage