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Mr. Wonderful

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When anesthesia is introduced into the cerebrospinal fluid, it is referred to as _____ anesthesia.
 
  a. Paracervical
  b. Epidural
  c. General
  d. Spinal

Question 2

The patient states, My epidural isn't working I can still feel my contractions. Which of the following statements by the nurse is most appropriate?
 
  a. Don't worry, the pain won't be too bad.
  b. I will ask the doctor to order you a narcotic.
  c. The doctor must have done it wrong.
  d. An epidural will allow you to sense your contractions, but you won't feel the pain.



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
Spinal anesthesia is delivered in the cerebrospinal fluid.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
An epidural will allow the woman to feel the contractions and bear down during labor without feeling pain.



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