A client is in early labor, and her nurse is discussing the pain relief options she is considering. The client states that she wants an epidural "no matter what!" What is the nurse's best response?
a. "I'll make sure you get your epidural."
b. "You may only have an epidural if your physician allows it."
c. "You may only have an epidural if you are going to deliver vaginally."
d. "The type of analgesia or anesthesia used is determined, in part, by the stage of your labor and the method of birth."
Answer: d. "The type of analgesia or anesthesia used is determined, in part, by the stage of your labor and the method of birth."
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