Maternal hypotension is a major adverse reaction to which method of pain relief?
a. Epidural block
b. Pudendal block
c. Cutaneous stimulation
d. Cognitive stimulation
ANS: A
Hypotension is a common side effect of regional anesthesia, so frequent monitoring of blood pressure is required.
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