A Surgical Nurse Is Caring for a Patient Who Is

A surgical nurse is caring for a patient who is receiving isoflurane [Forane]. Which is true about this inhalation anesthetic?

A) Patients receiving isoflurane will not require mechanical ventilation.
B) Postoperative nausea and vomiting are greater with isoflurane than with other inhalation anesthetics.
C) Propofol is used for induction to minimize cough prior to administering isoflurane.
D) This drug promotes greater relaxation of skeletal muscle than other inhalation anesthetics.

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