The Nerve Block Used in Labor That Provides Anesthesia to the Lower

question 15

Multiple Choice

The nerve block used in labor that provides anesthesia to the lower vagina and perineum is referred to as a(n)

• A) local.
• B) epidural.
• C) pudendal.
• D) spinal block.

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