During Labor, Mothers Are Often Given an Epidural Anesthetic

question 9

Multiple Choice

During labor, mothers are often given an epidural anesthetic.This would be a(n)

• A)intramuscular injection that would block the sensation of pain.
• B)intramuscular injection that would sedate the mother.
• C)intrathecal injection that would block the sensation of pain.
• D)intrathecal injection that would sedate the mother.
• E)intrathecal injection that would hasten the mother's delivery time

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Definitions:

Shared Information Bias

A tendency in group decision-making processes to disproportionately discuss information that all members are already familiar with, rather than considering new or unknown information.

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Transactive Memory Systems

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