Which of the following stages of anesthesia produces excitement?
A. Stage 4
B. Stage 3
C. Stage 2
D. Stage 1
c
Rationale: Stage 2 anesthesia produces excitement and is the most unpleasant stage for the patient; the anesthesiologist must make sure the patient goes very quickly from stage 1 to stage 3.
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