The Client Has a Serious Laceration to the Arm

The client has a serious laceration to the arm. The client receives a local anesthetic mixed with epinephrine prior to suturing. What does the nurse recognize as the rationale for the epinephrine?

A) constricted blood vessels will extend the duration of action of the drug.
B) constricted blood vessels will decrease the amount of pain experienced.
C) constricted blood vessels will result in decreased bleeding.
D) constricted blood vessels will promote relaxation of the client.