A disadvantage of epidural anesthesia is that it
a. increases client sedation
b. delivers inconsistent pain management
c. may decrease ability to push
d. can only be administered during the second stage of labor
C
In addition to blocking sensory pathways, epidural anesthesia may decrease motor ability, and subsequently may decrease ability to push. An epidural does not produce sedation. It provides consistent pain management. Epidural anesthesia is most commonly administered during the active labor.
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