The nurse is caring for a multipara woman during labor who has requested an epidural block. The nurse will tell the patient that the epidural block will be given when her cervix is dilated
a. 1 to 2 cm.
b. 3 to 4 cm.
c. 5 to 6 cm.
d. 7 to 8 cm.
ANS: B
In a multipara woman, an epidural block is given when the cervix is dilated 3 to 4 cm. In a primipara woman, the block is given at 5 to 6 cm.
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