Which of the Following Is True of the Use of Anesthetics

question 38

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of the use of anesthetics in childbirth?

• A)If administered early in labour,anesthetics may inhibit uterine contractions and prolong labour.
• B)Research shows that high doses of epidural anesthetics have no negative effects on the infant.
• C)Anesthetics in the mother's bloodstream cannot pass through the placenta to the infant.
• D)Anesthetics help the mother push the baby out of her body more effectively.

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