A nurse is reviewing informed consent with a client who is scheduled for a cesarean delivery with spinal anesthesia.
Which of the following statements by the client indicates a need for further teaching?
“I will not be able to feel anything from my chest down.”
“I will need to lie flat for several hours after the surgery.”
“I will have less blood loss and lower blood pressure with this type of anesthesia.”
“I will have less risk of infection or bleeding in my spine with this type of anesthesia.”
The Correct Answer is C
Spinal anesthesia does not affect blood loss or blood pressure during a cesarean delivery. It only blocks pain sensations from the lower part of the body by injecting medication into the cerebrospinal fluid.
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