A woman's physician has suggested that she use patient-controlled analgesia for pain relief after a cesarean birth. She asks you if you think this will be effective. Which of the following would be your best response?
A) "Not only will it be effective, but it also will reduce the amount of narcotic needed."
B) "It is effective, but the amount of analgesic used will preclude breastfeeding."
C) "Most women do not feel well enough after surgery to want control of their own pain relief."
D) "Every woman reacts differently to pain, so it would be impossible to predict."
A
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