With regard to spinal and epidural (block) anesthesia, nurses should know that:
a. This type of anesthesia is commonly used for cesarean births but is not suitable for vaginal births.
b. A high incidence of after-birth headache is seen with spinal blocks.
c. Epidural blocks allow the woman to move freely.
d. Spinal and epidural blocks are never used together.
ANS: B
Headaches may be prevented or mitigated to some degree by a number of methods. Spinal blocks may be used for vaginal births, but the woman must be assisted through labor. Epidural blocks limit the woman's ability to move freely. Combined use of spinal and epidural blocks is becoming increasingly popular.
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