Which clinical technique for administering anesthesia is common for pregnant women during labor and delivery?
1. Nerve block
2. Topical
3. Infiltration
4. Epidural
Correct Answer: 4
Rationale: Anesthesia via the epidural route is the most common for women during labor and delivery.
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