Laurel, a G3, TPAL 0020 woman has just given birth to a 9 lb., 15 oz. (4350 gm.) infant with the assistance of forceps and an episiotomy. Laurel received a pudendal block ten minutes before the birth
The perinatal nurse recognizes that the timing of this nerve block to ensure pain relief was:
A) Too late
B) Too early
C) Too close to the birth
D) Appropriate, depending on Laurel's perception
D
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