Which of the Following Functions Does the Epidural Block Perform

question 80

Multiple Choice

Which of the following functions does the epidural block perform?

• A)It numbs only the external genitals of the woman.
• B)It numbs only the woman's abdomen.
• C)It is used to put a woman to sleep during a C-section.
• D)It numbs the body from the waist down.

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