A complication of epidural block is:

a. Hyperglycemia in the newborn
b. Maternal hypotension
c. Fetal tachycardia
d. Maternal and fetal respiratory distress


ANS: B
Complications of epidural anesthesia include maternal hypotension, fetal bradycardia, and movement of the catheter into the spinal column.

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