A woman's husband expresses concern about risk of paralysis from an epidural block being given to his wife. Which of the following would be the most appropriate response?
A) "An injury is unlikely because of expert professional care given."
B) "I have never read or heard of this happening."
C) "The injection is given in the space outside the spinal cord."
D) "The injection is given at the third or fourth thoracic vertebrae so paralysis is not a problem."
C
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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
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