Which of the following are absolute contraindications to the use of regional analgesia and anesthesia? (Select all that apply.)
a. Sepsis d. Client refusal
b. Severe hemorrhage e. Spinal deformity
c. Infection at site of injection f. Significant coagulo-pathy
B, C, D, F
The absolute contraindications to regional analgesia and anesthesia include client refusal, severe hemorrhage, infection at site of injection, and significant coagulopathy. Sepsis and spinal deformity are relative contraindications.
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