A woman requests a pudendal block to manage her labor pain. What statement by the woman indicates a need for further explanation about the pudendal block?
a. "I'm having a contraction. Can I get the pudendal block now?"
b. "I'll get the pudendal block right before I deliver."
c. "The nurse midwife will insert the needles into my vagina."
d. "It takes a few minutes after the medicine is administered to make me feel numb."
ANS: A
The pudendal block does not block pain from contractions and is given just before birth.
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