With Regard to Spinal and Epidural (Block)anesthesia,nurses Should Know That

question 18

Multiple Choice

With regard to spinal and epidural (block) anesthesia,nurses should know that:

• A) this type of anesthesia is commonly used for cesarean births but is not suitable for vaginal births.
• B) a high incidence of after-birth headache is seen with spinal blocks.
• C) epidural blocks allow the woman to move freely.
• D) spinal and epidural blocks are never used together.

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