A patient with a ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm needs to have major surgery.The family asks the nurse what type of anesthesia the patient will receive.The best response is which of the following?

A) Local anesthesia
B) Regional anesthesia
C) Moderate sedation
D) General anesthesia

General Anesthesia

General anesthesia is a medically induced coma and loss of protective reflexes resulting from the administration of one or more general anaesthetic agents, used during surgical procedures to ensure that patients are not awake or in pain.

Moderate Sedation

A type of anesthesia that depresses consciousness, allowing patients to tolerate unpleasant procedures while maintaining airway control and adequate cardiopulmonary function.

Regional Anesthesia

Anesthesia affecting a larger part of the body, achieved by blocking nerves in a specific area to prevent pain sensation.