Which of the following procedures is a method of administering regional anesthetic?

A) cerebrospinal fluid shunt
B) laminectomy
C) carotid endarterectomy
D) nerve block


D
Explanation: A nerve block is a method of administering regional anesthetic. None of the other choices are anesthetics.

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