Mrs.Maddison,25,is preparing for an upper GI endoscopy.Which of the following types of anaesthesia would the nurse anticipate she will receive?

A) Local anaesthesia
B) General anaesthesia
C) Surface anaesthesia
D) Conscious sedation

GI Endoscopy

A medical procedure involving the insertion of an endoscope into the gastrointestinal tract to diagnose or treat conditions.

Conscious Sedation

A minimal depression of level of consciousness during which the client retains the ability to consciously maintain a patent airway and respond appropriately to verbal and physical stimuli.

Local Anaesthesia

A method of pain control that numbs a specific area of the body, preventing pain signals from reaching the brain during procedures.