What does a nurse anesthetist do during surgery?

Manage anesthesia and pain relief.

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Why: Nurse anesthetists keep patients comfortable and safe during procedures.

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A nurse anesthetist keeps patients comfortably numb.
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Answer: Manage anesthesia and pain relief. Nurse anesthetists keep patients comfortable and safe during procedures.

  1. Scouting America: Healthcare Professions www.scouting.org/merit-badges/health-care-professions
    What Is a Nurse Anesthetist (CrMA) and What Do They Do?
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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